The Airline Pilot Club (APC) hosted the second edition of "Let's Talk About Your Future," a seminar focused on competency-based pilot training at Barcelona Flight School. The event united aspiring pilots, instructors, and airline management to discuss how evidence-based frameworks are transforming pilot training from initial education through to airline readiness.
The programme included presentations on regulatory expectations, data tracking, and career development, emphasizing the importance of continuous competency and professional growth. Industry professionals and students engaged in panel discussions about recruitment, standards, and future skill requirements.
"The aviation industry talks a lot about the pilot shortage and safety standards. We wanted to do something practical about it — bring the people who train pilots and the people who hire them into the same room with the cadets who are working to join them. Competency-based training is the future, and it starts here: giving aspiring pilots a clear, evidence-based path to the flight deck," said Cedric Paillard.
"Connecting our students directly with industry leaders and training-technology providers like APC gives them a more complete understanding of what it takes to succeed — not just in the exam room, but in a professional aviation career," said a representative from Barcelona Flight School.
The event also highlighted the upcoming presence of APC at the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS), where attendees could learn more about training standards and innovations. The seminar aimed to foster closer cooperation across the aviation training community to meet future industry needs.
