The Training Standard

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The Training Standard is an aviation training podcast offering clear insight into the changes redefining global pilot training standards. In this launch series, Training Managers and CBTA experts Bryan Roseveare and Cédric Coffignal break CBTA down into practical, real-world conversations: what it is, why it matters, what truly changes in training and assessment, and how organizations can transition progressively and confidently.   Subscribe, share, and help pilots worldwide join the conversation.   The Training Standard is a special podcast powered by Simaero. For inquiries about CBTA implementation, pilot training, or partnership opportunities, visit www.sim.aero.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    #1 - From Buzzword to Blueprint: Understanding the CBTA Philosophy

    In this first episode, host Bryan Roseveare and CBTA/EBT expert Cédric Coffignal tackle aviation's most talked-about acronym: CBTA (Competency-Based Training and Assessment). They cut through the confusion to explain why CBTA represents a fundamental philosophy shift, not just a new label for old training, and establish the groundwork for the series ahead. During this foundational conversation, we unpack:  👉 The key philosophy shift behind CBTA: moving from endless task repetition to mastering core competencies 👉 Why CBTA makes “airmanship” assessment more objective and consistent for instructors 👉 How CBTA, EBT, and the KSA model connect - and what those acronyms really mean 👉 Why the shift is driven by safety data and the increasing complexity of modern aviation Timestamps:  00:00 | Introduction to CBTA and series goals 00:39 | Cédric Coffignal's background 03:41 | Legacy training vs. CBTA philosophy explained 06:03 | Why CBTA differs from traditional airmanship assessment 10:41 | How competency focus changes instructor debriefs 13:30 | CBTA, EBT, and KSA taxonomy clarified 18:51 | The regulatory and safety case for change 23:38 | V1 engine failure example: Legacy vs. CBTA approach 30:45 | Real-world windshear scenario illustrating communication competency 33:30 | Is CBTA mandatory? Current regulatory landscape 36:50 | Preview of Episode 2: The three pillars of CBTA Coming Next: The Three Pillars of CBTA We'll break down course design, teaching & learning methodology, and assessment frameworks, and why aligning all three is essential.  *** ⭐ Like, subscribe, and share to help pilots worldwide join the conversation. Got questions or feedback? Drop them in the comments. At the end of the series, our experts will record a bonus Q&A episode answering the questions that come up most. The Training Standard is a special podcast produced by Simaero. For inquiries about CBTA implementation, pilot training, or partnership opportunities, visit www.sim.aero.

    38 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    #2 - The Three Pillars of CBTA

    Building on Episode 1's philosophy foundation, Bryan and Cédric get practical with the three pillars that make CBTA work: course design, teaching and learning, and assessment. They reveal why these pillars are inseparable, bring Observable Behaviors (OB) to life with real examples, and explore pilot resilience as a cornerstone of competency growth. In this second episode, we unpack:  👉 How resilience strengthens competence by shaping confidence, and why training must calibrate pilot confidence to ensure consistent performance in any situation. 👉 How CBTA is transforming course design through continuous improvement, using the ADDIE model 👉 Why instructors must evolve into coaches, helping trainees develop autonomy rather than simply delivering instruction 👉 How objective assessment depends on clearly defined expectations, and why course design, teaching methodology, and assessment must evolve together 👉 How “observable behaviors” make non-technical skills measurable, turning concepts like situational awareness and energy management into legitimate assessment criteria Timestamps:  00:00 | Introduction and series recap 00:27 |  Understanding resilience in the CBTA context 03:20 | Pillar 1: Course design fundamentals 05:30 | The ADDIE model explained 08:53 | Cédric's journey to becoming CBTA Subject Matter Expert 12:00 | How tasks fit into competency-focused course design 14:15 | The new role of pedagogical engineers 16:07 | Pillar 2: Teaching & Learning 19:30 | The sports coaching parallel 22:25 | Pillar 3: Assessment 25:00 | Why the three pillars must interconnect 27:10 | Observable behaviors: A concrete example 31:30 | Talking situational awareness 34:33 | Preview of episode 3: Myths and misconceptions Coming Next: Why CBTA still confuses everyone? Myths and misconceptions We’ll tackle the toughest CBTA objections head-on: From the “soft skills” myth to fears of inconsistent grading—and show how operators can adopt CBTA without an all-or-nothing overhaul. *** ⭐ Like, subscribe, and share to help pilots worldwide join the conversation. Got questions or feedback? Drop them in the comments. At the end of the series, our experts will record a bonus Q&A episode answering the questions that come up most. The Training Standard is a special podcast produced by Simaero. For inquiries about CBTA implementation, pilot training, or partnership opportunities, visit www.sim.aero.

    35 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    #3 - Why CBTA Still Confuses Everyone: Myths and Misconceptions

    Despite growing industry momentum around CBTA, skepticism persists among many heads of training, line pilots, and veteran instructors. It’s too soft. It’s too subjective. I don’t need therapy. In this episode, Bryan and Cédric address and dismantle the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding CBTA. They explore why it remains confusing for so many and explain how to turn it into an operational reality. In this third episode, we unpack:  👉 Why CBTA still faces pushback, and where skepticism really comes from 👉 Why CBTA is not personality grading, therapy, or “soft skills training” 👉 How CBTA keeps technical flying skills at the core 👉 Why competence means performing in the unknown, not just repeating past experience 👉 How instructor standardization works in practice and assessment stays consistent across fleets 👉 Why implementation is a journey, not a cliff edge Timestamps:  00:00 |  Why CBTA still gets pushback, soft, subjective, paperwork? 00:39 | "I just want to fly the plane" Addressing the therapy myth 02:12 | CBTA's real goal: predicting performance in unexpected situations 05:41 | Competencies vs stick-and-rudder: finding the right balance 09:22 | Workload, delegation & safety outcomes in abnormal scenarios 14:51 | Overconfidence in the sim: using CBTA to expose and fix it 18:34 | Experience vs competence: meta-skills for the unknown 20:07 | Instructor grading consistency: standardization & ICAP recalibration 26:28 | Standardizing across fleets: one assessment method, different aircraft 29:36 | Airline implementation: step-by-step CBTA/EBT maturity and regulations 32:14 | How Simaero supports the transition and final takeaways Coming Next: CBTA from the crew and instructor perspective We’ll step into the sim to show what CBTA looks like on a typical training day — from instructor support and session design to coaching-style debriefs and check ride preparation. A practical look at how CBTA works in action for the flight crews. *** ⭐ Like, subscribe, and share to help pilots worldwide join the conversation. Got questions or feedback? Drop them in the comments. At the end of the series, our experts will record a bonus Q&A episode answering the questions that come up most. The Training Standard is a special podcast produced by Simaero. For inquiries about CBTA implementation, pilot training, or partnership opportunities, visit www.sim.aero.

    36 min
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The Training Standard is an aviation training podcast offering clear insight into the changes redefining global pilot training standards. In this launch series, Training Managers and CBTA experts Bryan Roseveare and Cédric Coffignal break CBTA down into practical, real-world conversations: what it is, why it matters, what truly changes in training and assessment, and how organizations can transition progressively and confidently.   Subscribe, share, and help pilots worldwide join the conversation.   The Training Standard is a special podcast powered by Simaero. For inquiries about CBTA implementation, pilot training, or partnership opportunities, visit www.sim.aero.

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