Shaping the future of pilot training
We help organizations to improve safety and efficiency through the implementation of effective training solutions.
Our People
Truly experienced
leaders
We believe in the power of collaboration to overcome challenges. Our group is led
by experienced leaders with a stake in the game: a diverse and effective leadership model.
Capt. Michael Varney
Capt. Patrick Murray
Capt. Simon Henderson
Capt. Paul Field
Capt. Simon Wood
Scott Boughton
Capt. James Mitchell
Dr. Li Tong
Veronica Zunic
Mladen Zunic
Capt. Rick London
Allison McDonald
Mark Dransfield
Our mission
Shaping the future of pilot training as a harmonized global concept with safety at its heart
Help organizations make lasting improvements in safety and efficiency through the deployment of Competency-based Training programs.
History
Driving change
Birth of an idea
The initial idea behind the Evidence-based Training concept, originally Risk-based Training, emerged from observations of critical deficiencies in recurrent training for airlines pilots, which had not evolved in more than 50 years.
Formation of an international working group
EBT became part of the IATA Training and Qualification Initiative. ICAO and IFALPA were represented with all principal aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers, airlines and Authorities in addition to Training Organizations, Training Device Manufacturers, research institutions and pilot representatives.
Data analyses for EBT begins
After the first EBT meetings, held at IATA in Montreal with principal aircraft OEM’s and IFALPA, an initial EBT Data Analysis Group is formed under the leadership of Capt. John Scully.
First trial of EBT concepts by Emirates
Emirates, the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, becomes the first airline to implement Evidence-based Training.
EBT published by ICAO
ICAO publishes Doc 9995 titled: Manual of Evidence-based Training. IATA publishes Data Report for Evidence-based Training. IATA, ICAO and IFALPA publishes Evidence-based Training Implementation Guides.
FAA gives support to EBT
The FAA agrees to allow and support the principles of Evidence-based Training in their Advanced Qualification Program document AC 120-54A.
EASA becomes the first major Authority to publish EBT Guidance Material
The EASA publishes guidance material (GM) for the Mixed Implementation of Evidence-based Training according to the EASA rules.
First two European airlines approved for EBT
Icelandair and Thomas Cook Scandinavia become the first two European Airlines to receive approval for Evidence-based Training.
Partnerships
Collaboration to overcome
global challenges
Sim Ops
Sim Ops are a team of flight simulation experts with decades of hands-on experience designing, building, selling, installing, qualifying, maintaining and upgrading large and small Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) in the commercial aviation sector. Sim Ops have participated in the planning and operational management of flight simulation training centers with access to a network of experienced resources dealing in FSTD regulation, evaluation, maintenance and support.
Norden.Aero
Norden.Aero was founded by Christian Norden who is also one of the founders of EBT. His work is based on many years of experience in commercial airline operations and pilot training. norden.aero works with international partners who share the spirit of delivering profound expertise to our customers in the aviation community.
Global responsibility
Influence the future of training
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