Evidence Based Training
Implementation course for
Air Operators
Zurich, Switzerland
22 - 24 Sept 2025
The Evidence based training (EBT), together with the Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA), is a safety improvement initiative within the flight training environment supported by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) developed with the aim to reduce the airlines accident rate through the revision of the existing recurrent and type-rating training for airline pilots.
The EBT is a data driven training and assessment method which focuses on developing and assessing the overall capability of a pilot trainee across a range of core competencies instead of Focusing on performance in individual events or manoeuvres.
The aim of an EBT Programme is to identify, develop and assess the competencies required by pilots to operate safely, effectively and efficiently in a commercial air transport environment by managing the most relevant threats and errors based on evidence collected in operations and training.
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This course will provide the necessary tools and methodologies to successfully implement a functioning and effective EBT program within the Air Operator organisation as required by (EU) Regulation 965/2012.
Objectives
At the end of the course the Trainee will become familiar with the EBT Programme the related principles and methodologies and its implementation in accordance with the requirements laid out in (EU) 965/2012 Air Ops Regulations.
The trainee will learn about the practical application on the principles and philosophies of Evidence-based Training, in addition to guidance on approval as well as continuing oversight of EBT Programme.
Course Content
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Introduction to CBTA
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Knowledge, Skills and Competencies according to the KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude)
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Competency Base Training
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TEM model
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Training from Evidence
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Pilot Core Competency
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Introduction to EBT
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Applicable Regulations (ICAO, IATA, EASA) and Documents
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Review of Competencies and Behaviors
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EBT and Enhanced EBT
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Benefits of the EBT
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Principles and Program Philosophy (Flight Phases, Data collection and Analysis, Failure equivalences, Assessment and Training Matrix (introduction), EBT Implementation program (general))
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Subjects Involved (pilots, instructors, examiners)
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EBT Sessions (Preparation, Briefing, Evaluation phase, Manoeuvre Training Phase, Scenario Based Training, Assessment, Debriefing)
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Review and Implementation Process (Regulatory Approval, Different methods for EBT Implementation, Regulatory Approval, Mixed EBT Approval)
Target Group
This course is aimed at all personnel engaged as a staff in an OPS structure:
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All levels of management personnel in aviation organizations
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Nominated Postholders
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Crew Training Postholders
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TRI/SFI, TRE/SFE
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Training personnel
Certification
Knowledge test will be performed at the end of the course. Certificate will be issued after the course completion.
Location
Hotel Allegra Lodge – welcome hotels
Hamelirainstrasse 5
CH-8302 Kloten
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The Hotel Allegra Lodge is located in the near vicinity of the ZRH Airport and close to city center Zurich.
You can reach the hotel and the airport quickly and easily by taxi, public bus and train. The hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of the Kloten-Breitistrasse/Bahnhof stop and the Kloten railway station. Both can be reached on foot in just a few minutes.
Airport Taxi from the airport
Use the official taxis marked “Airport Taxi”, as the journey can be paid for by credit card. You will find the taxis at the Arrivals 1 and 2 entrances.
Public bus from the airport
Buses run from Zurich Airport bus station to Kloten at regular intervals. Bus 731 towards Kloten-Buchhalden or bus 733 towards Kloten-Graswinkel will take you to Kloten in about 5 to 10 minutes.