English TIPS Week 21

O DECEA recebeu a visita de oficiais de Nações Amigas (ONA), nesta última terça-feira, 30 de maio.

Os oficiais eram representantes de sete países: Estados Unidos, Canadá, Índia, Chile, África do Sul, Argentina e Peru.

A visita teve o objetivo de mostrar as atividades e a respectiva missão das organizações subordinadas ao DECEA.

“Tivemos a oportunidade de conhecer melhor o trabalho da Força Aérea com relação ao controle do espaço aéreo no Brasil”.

Hi fellow travelers!

Here comes my question: Would you be able to host those guests?

                              *(receive as a business)

Let´s see some useful phrases used for talking about your job:

  • What’s your role in the Air Force?

I’m the head of CGNA/SDAD …

I’m a pilot

I’m a Lieutenant

  • The department you work in:

I work in the Galeão Tower /Administrative Department

I work in the Airspace Control Department (DECEA).

  • What are your Job Responsibilities?

I lead…the Social Communication Department

– I take care of… how information is perceived, transmitted and understood.

I’m responsible for the Technical Department.

We manage the activities of logistics within the competence of  DECEA.

  • What’s the best part of your job?

It’s quite overwhelming (overloading) and challenging, but rewarding (it’s worth it) to see people arrive safe at their destination.

  • People may be curious about your work times …

I start work at nine.

I finish work at five.

I work day shifts/ afternoon shifts / night shifts.

 

Thank you for your attention and welcome new fellows!

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