Written by SOURCE: FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION
The Flight Crew Competency-Based Training (CBT) Framework for Offshore Helicopter Operations outlines a standardized system for developing helicopter pilots based on demonstrated competence rather than minimum flight-hour requirements. It explains structured progression from entry-level co-pilot to captain through defined categories, simulator training, CRM instruction, documented assessments, and formal approvals.
The document outlines how to replace outdated hour-based qualification models with a verifiable, performance-based system that improves safety, transparency, and training quality. It provides a pathway for operators to safely develop low-experience pilots into competent crew through controlled exposure, standardized evaluations, and auditable training records, and shows how to provide assurance to regulators and industry clients that crews meet rigorous operational standards.
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