Author: Cedric Paillard

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the aviation landscape, the need for AI literacy has moved from optional to essential—especially for instructors, pilots, training managers, and operational training departments. From simulator-based assessment systems and performance monitoring tools to AI-driven briefing platforms and talent intelligence software, the aviation training ecosystem is rapidly integrating intelligent systems…

Across the global pilot training community, the industry has invested enormous effort into designing and implementing Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) and Evidence-Based Training (EBT). Yet despite strong intentions, well-designed frameworks, and dedicated leadership teams, many operators encounter the same uncomfortable truth: a persistent and widening gap between management expectations and what is actually happening…

Adaptive Learning Paths (ALPs) are poised to revolutionize aviation training by leveraging advanced technologies to personalize training experiences, enhance efficiency, and optimize safety. Amelia, developed by The Airline Pilot Club, is designed to align with EASA’s vision for Adaptive Learning Pathways within the context of Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). This…

I. Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental distinctions between conventional pilot training methodologies and the modern, data-driven frameworks of Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). The aviation industry’s continuous pursuit of enhanced safety and operational efficiency has necessitated a significant evolution from traditional time-based, maneuver-centric approaches to…

An Analysis by EBT Cycle Stage Evidence-Based Training (EBT) – rooted in Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) principles – represents a modern approach to pilot training that uses data-driven insights to continuously improve safety and efficiency. Unlike traditional “tick- the-box” training models that rigidly focus on prescribed maneuvers, EBT/CBTA is cyclical and tailored, consisting of…

Immediate Adoption of AI for Accelerated EBT/CBTA Maturity and Risk Mitigation in Airline Operations Executive Summary: The Cost of Complacency Evidence-Based Training (EBT), anchored in Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) principles, represents the global standard for modern pilot proficiency, mandated by bodies such as ICAO and EASA.1 This framework strategically shifts focus from rigid, prescribed…