This article by Cedric Paillard on aviationtraining.ai explores one of the challenges of modern aviation training. While Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) improves how pilot performance is measured, does it fall short in addressing the deeper cognitive processes behind decision-making, adaptability, and resilience under pressure?
The IATA Competency Assessment and Evaluation for Pilots, Instructors and Evaluators guidance material provides a comprehensive, practical framework for how competency-based training (including EBT) should be assessed and evaluated, defining standardized methods for observing behaviours, classifying performance against competencies, and grading using structured models such as observable behaviours and TEM outcomes.
This article by instructional development specialist Dr Doug Farrow, explains how Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) has become a broad training framework used across many industries, not just aviation, and is understood under various labels like performance-based or outcomes-based training.
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.
SOURCE: Pilots who ask why This summary from Pilotswhoaskwhy is a good primer for those not familiar with or wanting to refresh on the core
In this post from LinkedIn, Aviation Psychologist and Human Factors Specialist Aleksandra Kapela discusses the importance of the instructor in CBTA implementation.