Aviation training glossary
CBTA is the method of assessing pilots against defined competencies; EBT is the method of using competency evidence to target recurrent training at real risk. They are complementary: EBT depends on CBTA-style assessment to generate the evidence it acts on.
| CBTA | EBT | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Competency-based training and assessment | Evidence-based training |
| Primary focus | Assessing pilots against competencies | Prioritising recurrent training by risk |
| Core question | How competent is this pilot, and why? | What should we train next, based on evidence? |
| Reference | ICAO competency framework | ICAO Doc 9995 |
| Relationship | Generates the evidence | Acts on the evidence |
An operator uses CBTA to assess pilots consistently against the nine ICAO core competencies, producing structured, evidence-based grades. EBT then aggregates that evidence — alongside operational data — to decide which competencies to prioritise in the next recurrent cycle. Without CBTA's consistent assessment, EBT has no reliable evidence to act on.
Waypoint supports both approaches: it is CBTA software for consistent assessment and EBT software for turning that assessment into training decisions, in one training management system.
Frequently asked questions
No. CBTA (competency-based training and assessment) is how pilots are assessed against defined competencies. EBT (evidence-based training) is how an operator uses that competency evidence, plus operational data, to target recurrent training. EBT depends on CBTA-style assessment.
In practice, yes — they work together. CBTA provides consistent competency assessment, and EBT uses that evidence to prioritise recurrent training. Waypoint supports both in a single platform.
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