Basic ATC

Montez et maintenez

Instruction for the aircraft to begin climbing to the stated altitude and maintain that altitude when reached.

Quick answer: Instruction for the aircraft to begin climbing to the stated altitude and maintain that altitude when reached.

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Quick answer

Instruction for the aircraft to begin climbing to the stated altitude and maintain that altitude when reached.

Why it matters

Montez et maintenez matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Montez et maintenez?

In this glossary, Montez et maintenez refers to: Instruction for the aircraft to begin climbing to the stated altitude and maintain that altitude when reached.

How is Montez et maintenez used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "United 357, montez et maintenez niveau de vol trois deux zéro."

Why does Montez et maintenez matter in aviation?

Montez et maintenez matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Montez et maintenez?

Montez et maintenez is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Montez et maintenez belong to?

In this glossary, Montez et maintenez is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Instruction for the aircraft to begin climbing to the stated altitude and maintain that altitude when reached.

Operational example

United 357, climb and maintain flight level three two zero.

Localized term

Montez et maintenez

Localized example

United 357, montez et maintenez niveau de vol trois deux zéro.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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