Be safe. Fly Safe,
Pilot competencies are the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviors for safe and effective flying, extending beyond basic stick-and-rudder skills to include non-technical abilities like Situational Awareness, Communication, Leadership & Teamwork, Problem Solving, Workload Management, Application of Procedures, and Aircraft Management (Manual & Automation).
When industries mature, their language evolves before their structures do. Aviation was no exception. By the early twenty-first century, accident reports had shifted decisively; from hardware malfunctions and procedural lapses toward cognition, behaviour, and decision-making.
CBTA focuses on performance-driven training and assessment, ensuring that learning objectives align with real-world competencies. This approach applies across all aspects of pilot training, from aptitude testing and initial licensing to instructor/evaluator training and operator training.
An open letter’s significance lies in its ability to amplify voices of individual or marginalised groups to reach powerful figures. It also serves as a tool to increase public awareness, rally support and serving as a democratic voice for individuals demanding accountability. I hope this letter will create broader dialogue amongst aviators and also pave way for changes in Civil Aviation Regulator.