CBTA | EBT
Competency-Based Training and Assessment
Evidence-Based Training*
Aviation faces a common challenge: pilot training must evolve at the same pace as flight operations and cockpit technology. Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) and Evidence-Based Training (EBT) are not merely future regulatory compliance, but a real necessity to ensure safety, efficiency, and resilience.
Results from recent Venturi Aerospace programs show that instructors require support in identifying and assessing competencies. Experience has demonstrated that when the system integrates intelligent measurement and reporting processes, instructors can focus their efforts on directing the session toward the Observable Behaviors (OBs) that truly require attention. This not only reduces the workload but also transforms the instructor's role into that of a true facilitator of competency development.
Leadership is not improvised.
In current flight training, leadership and teamwork skills are rarely developed in a structured way. This results in passive cockpits and a lack of initiative in critical situations. Venturi Aerospace provides early indicators of LTW (Leadership and Teamwork) competency so that airlines and training centers can identify and strengthen these skills from the initial training stages, creating proactive and safe pilots.
A simple implementation
Most CBTA | EBT platforms are limited to managing schedules and forms, with no real connection to the training process or the pilot program.
This turns the methodology into an administrative burden and detracts from the learning experience.
At Venturi Aerospace, the CBTA is experienced holistically: we combine immersive audiovisual training, scenario-based assessment, and instructor calibration to ensure we all speak the same pedagogical language. Each assessment generates a personalized learning path that evolves with the pilot's performance, guaranteeing a real-world, practical implementation aligned with operational needs.
Training Directors
supported
Training leaders are overwhelmed by audits, inspectors, and regulatory paperwork. Amid this workload, their core purpose—training and improving—has been pushed aside.
As a result, innovation stalls and traditional models persist. Pilots are unaware of their competency gaps, and training centers lack visibility into their own structural deficiencies.
Venturi Aerospace identifies these blind spots, reveals the root causes affecting performance, and provides sustainable improvement guidelines. With our reports and matrices, we anticipate training issues before they arise.
Leadership and Teamwork
LTW 1
Encourages team participation and open communication
LTW 2
Takes initiative and provides direction when necessary
LTW 3
Involves others in planning
LTW 4
Considers the opinions and input of others
LTW 5
Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner
LTW 6
Addresses and resolves conflicts or disagreements in a positive way
LTW 7
Demonstrates clear and firm leadership when the situation requires it
LTW 8
Takes responsibility for decisions and actions
LTW 9
Executes instructions accurately when directed
LTW 10
Applies effective interventions to correct identified deviations
LTW 11
Manages cultural and language challenges appropriately when they arise
Problem Solving and Decision-Making
PSD 1
Identifies, evaluates, and manages threats and errors in a timely manner
PSD 2
Seeks accurate and sufficient information from appropriate sources
PSD 3
Identifies and verifies what went wrong and why, when necessary
PSD 4
Persists in resolving problems without compromising safety
PSD 5
Appropriately identifies and analyzes available options
PSD 6
Uses appropriate and timely decision-making techniques
PSD 7
Monitors, reviews, and adjusts decisions when necessary
PSD 8
Adapts to situations where no prior procedures or guidance exist
PSD 9
Remains calm and continues to act effectively during unexpected events
Workload Management
WLM 1
Maintains self-control in all types of situations
WLM 2
Effectively plans, prioritizes, and organizes tasks
WLM 3
Manages time efficiently while executing tasks
WLM 4
Offers and provides help when needed
WLM 5
Appropriately delegates tasks to others
WLM 6
Requests and accepts help when appropriate
WLM 7
Monitors, reviews, and verifies actions in a conscious and detailed manner
WLM 8
Ensures that tasks are completed with the expected outcome
Situational Awareness
SAW 1
Continuously monitors and evaluates the status of the aircraft and its systems
SAW 2
Manages the aircraft’s energy state and anticipates its flight path
SAW 3
Observes the overall environment (weather, traffic, etc.) and how it may affect the operation
SAW 4
Verifies that received information is accurate and detects obvious errors
SAW 5
Maintains awareness of the people involved in the operation and their ability to act correctly
SAW 6
Develops effective contingency plans in response to risks arising from threats or errors
SAW 7
Responds appropriately when a loss or degradation of situational awareness is detected
Communication
COM 1
Ensures the other person is attentive and ready to receive the information before speaking
COM 2
Appropriately selects what, when, how, and with whom to communicate
COM 3
Expresses ideas clearly, briefly, and without ambiguity
COM 4
Confirms that the other person understood the essential information
COM 5
Listens attentively and demonstrates understanding of what was said
COM 6
Asks useful and well-structured questions when clarification is needed
COM 7
If a problem or deviation is detected, communicates more assertively or increases the level of urgency as needed
COM 8
Uses appropriate gestures, tone of voice, and body language based on the situation and cultural context
COM 9
Uses standard phraseology correctly when communicating over the radio
COM 10
Interprets, writes, and responds correctly to written messages in English, such as those from the datalink system
Application of Knowledge
KNO 1
Demonstrates practical and applicable knowledge of aircraft limitations, systems, and their operation
KNO 2
Demonstrates knowledge of published operational procedures
KNO 3
Has knowledge of the operational environment and air traffic, including routes, weather, airports, and infrastructure
KNO 4
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of applicable regulations
KNO 5
Knows where to find the necessary information when required
KNO 6
Shows a genuine interest in learning and acquiring new knowledge
KNO 7
Is able to apply knowledge effectively in operations
Application of Procedures
PRO 1
Knows where to find procedures and regulations
PRO 2
Applies operational instructions, procedures, and techniques in a timely manner
PRO 3
Follows SOPs unless a high-level safety event requires a deviation
PRO 4
Operates aircraft systems and associated equipment correctly
PRO 5
Monitors the status of aircraft systems
PRO 6
Complies with applicable regulations
PRO 7
Applies procedural knowledge appropriately
Flight Path Management — Automatic Flight
FPA 1
Uses flight management, guidance, and automation systems correctly, as installed and applicable to the conditions
FPA 2
Monitors and detects deviations from the intended flight path and responds appropriately
FPA 3
Controls the flight path safely to achieve optimal operational performance
FPA 4
Maintains the intended flight path using automation while managing other tasks and potential distractions
FPA 5
Selects the appropriate level and mode of automation at the right time, considering the phase of flight and workload
FPA 6
Effectively monitors the performance of automation, including its engagement and automatic mode changes
Flight Path Management — Manual Flight
FPM 1
Manually controls the aircraft with precision and smoothness, as required by the situation
FPM 2
Monitors and detects deviations from the intended flight path and responds appropriately
FPM 3
Manually controls the aircraft by applying the relationship between attitude, speed, power, and visual or navigation references
FPM 4
Manages the flight path safely to achieve optimal operational performance
FPM 5
Maintains the intended flight path during manual flight while managing other tasks and distractions
FPM 6
Uses flight management and guidance systems appropriately, as installed and applicable to the conditions
FPM 7
Effectively monitors flight guidance systems, including their engagement and automatic mode changes
Data Analysis and Visualization
Comprehensive, compelling, and immediate reports to iterate quickly and make informed decisions.
Individual reports
Venturi Aerospace generates individual reports for each pilot that reflect performance across their Observable Behaviors (OBs). These reports analyze strengths, areas for improvement, and progression within each CBTA competency, enabling instructors and students to identify performance patterns and guide the development of critical operational competencies.
Group reports
Venturi Aerospace’s group reports use advanced visualizations such as heatmaps, alluvial diagrams, and sunburst charts to represent collective performance trends and correlations between competencies, scenarios, and outcomes. These tools enable clear identification of critical group areas, strongest competencies, and common progression patterns. Based on these analyses, we generate dynamic learning pathways that adjust content and scenarios according to the real needs identified in each pilot cohort.
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