United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, has shared that is has contributed to Boeing’s new Competency-Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) suite. The initiative represents a major advancement in the integration of Area 100 Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) training into theoretical knowledge courses, aligning flight schools more closely with modern airline competency frameworks.

• The CBTA suite, designed by Boeing over the past two years, provides a structured set of interactive lessons, media resources, and assessment tools to enhance the delivery of Area 100 KSA—a core EASA requirement emphasizing decision-making, communication, workload management, and leadership within pilot training.
• Leading Edge Aviation contributed as a development partner, offering operational insights and feedback from students, instructors, and ATO leadership to support Boeing’s goal of bridging the gap between regulatory compliance and real-world airline operational needs.
• The content has now been fully integrated into LEA’s theoretical knowledge syllabus, ensuring cadets gain exposure to CBTA principles from the earliest phase of training.

Statement

• “The standout moment this year was joining Boeing as they unveiled their new Competency-Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) suite — a powerful set of lessons and media designed to enhance Area 100 KSA training during Theoretical Knowledge Training,” said Dave Alexander, Chief Operating Officer at Leading Edge Aviation. “It was a privilege to join Nick Munns and share insights from our experience implementing the CBTA materials. This content is now fully embedded in our training delivery — exciting times ahead for aviation training!”

Source: Leading Edge Aviation