The Efficacy and Operational Risks of the EBT/CBTA Framework in Modern Civil Aviation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Safety Correlations and Systemic Vulnerabilities
1. Introduction: The Paradigm Shift in Aviation Training The global civil aviation industry is currently undergoing its most significant pedagogical transformation since the introduction of Crew Resource Management (CRM) in the 1980s. This shift involves moving away from prescriptive, task-based training and checking—a legacy of the mid-20th century—toward Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) and Evidence-Based…