Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have some questions? Something you may want to know about Compass Aviation English Academy and the Flight Deck Program?
Perhaps the information below can help you with some answers.
Compass Aviation English Answers
What is Compass Aviation English Academy?
Where is CAEA based?
CAEA has two offices, Brisbane, Australia and Osaka, Japan.
However it provides aviation English services to aviation professionals from all over the world. With the use of the internet and it's own unique interactive Flight Deck program, students of aviation English can study from anywhere they are based.
Compass (CAEA) provides an interactive online Aviation English program, in four levels, and face to face language classes with qualified, native English speakers for aviation professionals.
The academy is designed to help improve a candidates English language communication to meet the needs of the ICAO level 4 proficiency requirements and beyond.
Can I enrol with CAEA from a different country?
Of course! Anybody, from anywhere in the world can study the Flight Deck program. All classes can be held over the internet with a qualified aviation English language expert.
Are there face to face classes available?
Yes. There are face to face classes with a qualified CAEA English language instructors available. You choose how many classes you wish to participate in. Just pay for the classes in advance, choose a time with your teacher and you have a private instructor!
Are CAEA teachers qualified to teach aviation English?
Yes, all the Compass teachers are qualified teachers of English to second or non-native speakers. In addition, all teachers are native English speakers and have had extensive experience in teaching and testing for the ICAO proficiency level requirements.
How do I pay for the Basic, Advanced and Pro courses?
If you live outside of Australia or Japan you can securely pay for your classes thorough PayPal. Its safe and secure.
However, if you live in Australia or Japan and you want to pay directly to a registered bank you can pay by direct deposit to our account.
The bank details will be sent to you upon request.
Can I start Flight Deck Open for Free?
Yes you can!
Compass offers the Open course, free, to everyone.
All you have to do is set up your account with an email, choose a password and you have enrolled. It's easy.
Can I have an ICAO English language practice test?
Yes you can! Compass Aviation English Academy offers an online telephone placement test with one of our experienced teachers and is offered in both Flight Deck Advanced and Flight Deck Pro courses.
How much are the courses?
There are 3 separate course fees, unique for each of the courses.
Just go to the course page to look at all the options.
Are there any membership or joining fees?
No, there are no additional fees, no secret memberships and no CD's and DVD's to buy, it's all online. If you are going to take a face to face class it's a good idea to purchase a student book for USD$19.50.
I have some more questions about Compass.
How do I contact you?
It's simple!
All you have to do is complete the form below and press send. We will then reply to you with an answer to your questions.
How do I sign up for the FREE Flight Deck Open?
It's simple!
Go to the Flight Deck Open page - and press the go to course button.
Then all you need is your name, an email address and a good idea for your own, secure password. It's easy.
No credit cards needed! No need to contact CAEA!
How many courses are there in Flight Deck?
There is one free course and three paid courses in the Flight Deck suite of courses.
Flight Deck Open - is a free course for anyone to try.
Flight Deck Basic - is the first or, foundation course.
Flight Deck Advanced - is the second, development course.
Flight Deck Pro - is the third, largest and extended course.
How long does it take to study Flight Deck?
Each student is different in their language learning ability but here are the details of the program and some general, approximate guides.
Flight Deck Open - is 1-Module, containing 6-Units and will take approximately 1-hour to complete. (excluding classes)
Flight Deck Basic - is 5-Modules, containing 25-Units and will take approximately 5+ hours to complete. (excluding classes)
Flight Deck Advanced - is 20-Modules, containing 100-Units and will take approximately 20+ hours to complete. (excluding classes)
Flight Deck Pro - is 30-Modules, containing 150-Units and will take approximately 40+ hours to complete. (excluding classes)
Do I need a PayPal account to pay?
No you don't. If you want to pay for a Flight Deck course, face to face class or the student book, all you do is;
-1- Select your preferred option on the course page.
-2- Check and confirm your PayPal shopping cart is correct.
-3- Press the Pay without a PayPal account button.
-4- Follow the prompts with your Credit Card or Debit Card.
It's easy, safe and secure.