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Commercial aviation is the safest mode of public transport. Advances in the design and reliability of modern aircraft, together with investment in pilot training and maintenance technicians training, have contributed to this impressive achievement. Continuous enhancement and harmonization of training standards and programs are essential to maintain this safety record.
As a leader of the Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) principles development, IATA strongly encourages States and the industry to implement the CBTA approach for all aviation personnel, throughout their entire career path, from selection, initial licensing training, recurrent and upgrade training.
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Task Force
The IATA Pilot Training and Licensing Task Force (PTLTF) is composed of representatives from IATA member airlines, and observers from the industry, i.e., training organizations, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), etc.
> Access the complete list of members and observers of the PTLTF (pdf)
The role of the PTLTF is to provide expertise and guidance to IATA as it drives to meet the industry’s needs in the context of pilot training and licensing, by:
- Supporting IATA’s advocacy efforts where necessary.
- Participating in the definition of new pilot standards, contributing to the work of rulemaking tasks, ICAO panels, etc.
- Supporting the promotion of new pilot training methodologies such as CBTA, through its participation in dedicated workshops and training symposiums.
- Contributing to the development of the IATA pilot training and licensing guidance materials.
- Providing inputs to IATA for response to ICAO State Letters and proposed regulatory requirements relating to all pilot training and licensing issues.
CBTA - Pilot Training
To support the implementation of CBTA programs for flight crew training, in compliance with ICAO CBTA principles and IATA best practices, the following guidance materials have been developed with the support of the IATA Pilot Training and Licensing Task Force (PTLTF).
Some of the guidance materials can be download for free directly from the links below, others are part of the CBTA Library, which can be bought online through the link provided.
CBTA Library
Competency-Based Training and Assessment Expansion
- CBTA Expansion within the Aviation System - White Paper (pdf)
- Competency Assessment and Evaluation for Pilots, Instructors and Evaluators (pdf)
Evidence-Based Training (EBT)
- Evidence-Based Training Implementation Guide, Edition 2
- Data Report for Evidence-Based Training (pdf)
- Data Report for Evidence-Based Training - Amendment 2021 (pdf)
Distance Learning
Cross Crew Qualification
Download the EBT Implementation Guide, 2nd Edition
CBTA - Maintenance Training
Traditional training emphasizes meeting qualification requirements through prescribed inputs like hours of study and practice, it is often time-based, and teacher centered, while Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) focuses on developing specific competencies required for job performance.
While traditional training assumes a homogenous level of knowledge among trainees, CBTA begins with an analysis of training needs by identifying gaps between existing and required competencies.
These differences highlight how CBTA provides a more personalized, flexible, and effective approach to training and assessment, ultimately leading to a better-prepared workforce.
To support the development and implementation of a CBTA program for engineering and maintenance personnel, IATA developed the following guidance material:
Consulting
IATA offers consultancy services to support operators, training organizations and regulators, implement CBTA programs, including Evidence-Based Training (EBT), for flight crew training.
> Access the complete details of our consulting services
Operators' Outreach Initiatives
Many operators are already experiencing a shortage of a qualified workforce. To secure the future pilot pipeline, operators around the world have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, innovative strategies to attract the younger generations and to facilitate the pathway to a career as a pilot.
Here are some best practices implemented by the members of the IATA Pilot Training and Licensing Task Force:
- Air France: Pilots Share their Experiences and Values
- Delta Air Lines Ltd.: Community Outreach
- Lufthansa: Lufthansa Group Careers
- United Airlines: Pilot Positions