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In this bonus episode of our first series of The Training Standard, host Bryan Roseveare reunites with CBTA/EBT expert Cédric Coffignal, this time at Cédric’s home base, Simaero Paris CDG. Together, they answer the four most frequent follow-up questions raised after the original series, offering pilots, operators, and training organizations a practical roadmap for CBTA/EBT implementation.

Throughout the conversation, we unpack: 

👉 Why operators must involve their civil aviation authority from day one
👉 What to do when your country has no CBTA regulatory framework yet
👉 Whether CBTA and legacy training can run in parallel — and why a fleet-by-fleet rollout is often the smart middle path
👉 How operators can build a realistic path toward CBTA/EBT implementation, with modular support that adapts to their priorities

Timestamps:
00:00 | Welcome to Simaero Paris
00:21 | Why this bonus episode
00:40 | Engaging the regulator early
02:40 | No CBTA framework — what now?
04:06 | Parallel vs full transition
04:53 | Fleet-by-fleet rollout
07:37 | The operator journey with Simaero
09:02 | Modular support and gap analysis
11:32 | Wrap-up and next steps

We hope this Q&A episode helps answer some of the questions you may still have about CBTA/EBT implementation.

If you’re new here, this is a bonus episode closing out our original CBTA series. To get the full picture, we recommend starting with Episode 1 and following the series step by step to gain a clearer understanding of the CBTA/EBT approach and how it can be applied in practice.

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After exploring the theory, addressing misconceptions, and stepping into the simulator, Bryan and Cédric close the series by answering the ultimate question for decision makers: why CBTA, and why now?

In this final episode, the focus shifts from the training floor to the strategic level - where safety, data, and business performance intersect.

In this last episode of our CBTA series, we unpack: 

👉 Why CBTA is quickly becoming the global training standard and the risk of waiting too long
 👉 How data connects training, operations, and safety to move from reactive to proactive decision-making
 👉 What the real return on investment looks like beyond cost, toward measurable safety impact
 👉 How CBTA supports pilot recruitment, screening, and command upgrades in a constrained market
 👉 Where to start: gap analysis, roadmap building, and why many airlines are closer than they think
 👉 The role of regulation, timelines, and why implementation is accelerating worldwide
 👉 Why CBTA is not just training but a core pillar of modern safety management systems

Timestamps:
00:00 | Series finale: the "why" for decision makers
01:27 | Is CBTA optional? Regulatory signals & the risk of falling behind
04:10 | Data at the center: connecting training, operations & safety
08:54 | The business case: ROI, cost concerns & where airlines actually save
13:06 | Pilot shortage & upgrades: competency-based screening 
15:59 | Where to start: gap analysis, roadmaps & why the transition may be smoother than expected
18:55 | Why this matters: aviation's safety culture and using data before accidents happen
21:01 | Why Simaero as a partner
22:56 | Regulation timelines: EBT vs CBTA and what’s coming next
26:03 | Final takeaways & closing: CBTA as a safety management tool

Thank you for joining us for the first series of The Training Standard, where we explored and clarified CBTA in aviation training.

We’d love to continue the conversation. If you have questions or topics you’d like our experts to address in a Q&A bonus episode or in a future series, feel free to share your ideas with us.

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After unpacking the theory and dismantling the myths, Bryan and Cédric step into the simulator to answer the practical question every pilot and instructor is asking: What does CBTA actually look and feel like during a normal training day?

In this fourth episode, we unpack: 

👉 What actually changes (and what doesn’t) during a typical simulator session
 👉 How instructor assistance is predefined and standardized through course design
 👉 Why debriefs move from task correction to identifying root causes
 👉 When and how instructors adjust support in high-risk scenarios
 👉 How CBTA check rides reward adaptability over memorization
 👉 Why self-reflection strengthens competency assessment
 👉 How grading incorporates robustness and frequency, not just isolated events

Timestamps: 

00:00 | CBTA in the sim: what changes on a normal Tuesday?
00:26 | Instructor input vs assessment: how much help is allowed?
04:12 | Course design & standardization: defining assistance levels
05:59 | The CBTA tool explained: linking tasks to competencies & threats
07:11 | Debriefing in CBTA: stop fixing the task, find the root cause
10:40 | Instructor as coach: facilitating self-reflection & learning
12:21 | Let it crash or pause the sim? Managing support in high-risk scenarios
16:39 | CBTA check rides: preparing for the unexpected
19:37 | Realistic session planning: routes, weather, and adaptation
25:20 | Grading, robustness & communication: justifying scores through dialogue
32:32 | Wrap-up: CBTA isn’t a new way to fail you

Coming Next: Series Finale - The Business Case for CBTA

Why airlines must transition, what the investment really looks like, and how to build a sustainable roadmap for the future of training.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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The Training Standard is a special podcast produced by Simaero. For inquiries about CBTA implementation, pilot training, or partnership opportunities, visit www.sim.aero.