Florida, USA – US aerospace manufacturer Boeing hosted aviation insurance executives, including representatives of global insurance broker Marsh, at its Miami training campus on September 30, 2026, for discussions on Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). The engagement focused on the potential for competency-based pilot training to support airline risk mitigation, improve operational safety and provide measurable information for aviation insurers.
- A total of 30 senior aviation insurance professionals attended the Boeing-hosted session, according to Brian Glod, Global Head of Aviation & Space at Marsh. The event provided insurance industry representatives with an opportunity to examine Boeing's CBTA approach and its application to airline pilot training.
- Christine Bohl, Commercial Training Market Director at Boeing, indicated that the discussions generated ideas for further developing CBTA programs and exploring collaboration with the aviation insurance sector. Both organizations expressed interest in continuing their engagement on training-related safety improvements.
- Boeing has been developing and implementing its CBTA training framework since 2019, moving beyond traditional task-based training toward assessments of pilot competencies and operational performance. The company positions the approach as a means of identifying training requirements associated with airline operational risks.
- Boeing has also outlined opportunities for airlines to seek insurer-supported funding for safety enhancement programs. Its guidance identifies competency assessments, training performance measurements and operational safety data as potential evidence supporting applications for insurance-related training funding.
- AFM previously reported that Boeing and Cathay Pacific hosted a three-day CBTA/EBT conference from September 16–18, 2026, attended by representatives from more than 20 airlines. That event focused on implementing Boeing's Total System Approach and using operational evidence to develop airline recurrent training programs.
- Boeing's Total System Approach integrates CBTA, Evidence-Based Training (EBT), Safety Data Analytics (SDA) and competency mapping. The framework uses operational and training data to identify areas requiring improvement, develop targeted simulator scenarios and monitor pilot competencies, including flight path management, situational awareness, communication, workload management and decision-making.
About Boeing
The Boeing Company is a US aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, producing commercial aircraft, defense aircraft and aerospace systems. Through Boeing Global Services, the company operates six international flight training campuses, including its Miami facility, providing type rating, recurrent training and competency-based training programs for airline operators.
About Marsh
Marsh is a global insurance broker and risk advisor headquartered in New York, providing insurance placement, risk management and advisory services across multiple industries. Its Aviation & Space practice reports more than 325 specialists across 22 global hubs, supporting airlines, aircraft operators, manufacturers and other aviation businesses.
Source: Christine Bohl (Boeing); Brian Glod (Marsh)
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