New Training Framework Reshapes Business Aviation Standards
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CAE announced the implementation of Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) principles within its business aviation training programs. CBTA has been recognized by multiple aviation regulators, including the FAA, EASA, the UK CAA, and Transport Canada. The framework introduces a data-driven training structure designed to meet the changing demands of modern operations.
CBTA emphasizes demonstrated competencies and practical decision-making in addition to theoretical knowledge. It is being adopted internationally as regulators increasingly encourage or require approaches that prepare pilots for complex and unpredictable operational environments.
CAE will begin offering the CBTA-Principles Recurrent Training Program in January 2026, starting with Phase A of the EASA recurrent curriculum. Customers may select either the CBTA format or traditional training.
“Our advanced training solutions are designed to help pilots and operators thrive in an ever-changing aviation landscape,” said Alexandre Prévost, President, Civil Aviation.
The CBTA framework integrates standardized procedures with modular, scenario-based training delivered through CAE’s Continuously Optimized Recurrent (CORe) model. Instructor development began a year earlier, embedding CBTA methodologies into teaching practices through structured training and mentorship. This approach links operational insights to training outcomes for continuous improvement.
Beginning in January 2026, customers in Phase A of the EASA Recurrent Training Program will train in an updated environment where instructors evaluate competencies and observable behaviors. Key components include modular CORe topics, structured debriefings, and foundational CBTA techniques intended to support skill development.
As CAE’s instructor group builds additional proficiency in CBTA delivery, the organization aims to provide a consistent, performance-focused training option aligned with regulatory expectations and customer needs.
