Core Competencies
Select a Competency to Explore
Each competency includes ICAO definitions, observable behaviors, practical examples, improvement tips, and curated training tools.
About the Framework
Why Competency-Based Training?
Traditional training focused on task completion and regulatory compliance. ICAO's Evidence-Based Training (EBT) shifts the paradigm toward developing observable, assessable pilot competencies that reflect real-world operational demands.
The 9 competencies defined in ICAO Doc 9995 form the foundation of modern recurrent training and assessment for commercial aviation worldwide.
Observable & Measurable
Competencies are assessed through observable behaviors — not just task completion.
Operationally Relevant
Scenarios mirror real operational threats — not artificial maneuver-based testing.
Continuous Development
EBT supports ongoing improvement, not periodic pass/fail checkrides.