The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Emirates, and Airbus have joined forces to “deliver a Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) program for the Airbus A350 type rating, as Emirates prepares for the delivery of its fleet of 65 A350s from mid-2024.”
IATA says: “An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part of the new course at Emirates’ Training College in Dubai starting from July 2024.”
The joint work combines the respective expertise of the three organizations.
• IATA will focus on program design using its published guidance for CBTA
• Airbus will contribute knowledge of the aircraft along with its own CBTA experience
• Emirates will use its CBTA training and operational experience
This collaboration will “create and deliver the first A350 type rating training in full alignment with the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for CBTA training and with the best practices contained in the IATA CBTA Guide for Flight Crew Training.”
Nick Careen, IATA’s SVP for Operations, Safety and Security said: “Combining the expertise of Emirates, Airbus and IATA to design and deliver A350 type rating training is a unique opportunity.”
Capt. Bader Al Marzooqi, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Flight Training said: “Emirates uses cutting-edge training programs so our pilots are among the most competent flight crew in the world. The tailored CBTA program for the A350 supports the integration of 65 new A350 aircraft, with 1,000 pilots set to complete the A350 Type Rating course.”
Capt. Stéphan Labrucherie, Airbus Head of Flight Training Worldwide said: “Our partnership with IATA and Emirates ensures that Emirates pilots receive the most comprehensive and effective training, supporting the smooth entry into service of the A350 worldwide.”