Dublin — Operating a high-frequency, short-haul network demands exceptional crew resilience and pinpoint standardisation. We are thrilled to announce that Emerald Airlines, the exclusive operator of the Aer Lingus Regional network, has selected Empower.aero to lead their transition to Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA).

Regional airline operations present a unique set of challenges compared to long-haul carriers. With crews flying multiple, rapid sectors a day in highly dynamic weather environments, the need for robust Threat and Error Management (TEM) and situational awareness is magnified. A traditional, task-based checking system simply cannot capture the nuanced human performance required to excel in this environment.

Tailoring the Competency Framework for Regional Excellence

By partnering with Empower.aero, Emerald Airlines is taking a proactive, visionary approach to their instructor standardisation. Utilizing our proprietary CBTA Unity™ architecture, we are working closely with their training management to build a framework that is specifically tuned to their operational footprint.

Our comprehensive implementation strategy for Emerald Airlines focuses on:

  • High-Frequency Resilience: Training instructors to evaluate core competencies (like Workload Management and Problem Solving & Decision-Making) under the specific pressures of rapid multi-sector operations.
  • Universal Instructor Concordance: Rolling out our advanced Train-the-Trainer program to ensure every TRI and TRE evaluates flight crew performance using an identical, objective grading language.
  • Data-Driven Syllabus Design: Setting up the infrastructure to translate simulator and line evaluation data into highly targeted, evidence-based recurrent training scenarios.

Emerald Airlines has rapidly established itself as a premier regional operator, and their commitment to investing in a next-generation training methodology further solidifies their dedication to safety and operational excellence.

"Regional flying is some of the most demanding work in commercial aviation. By adopting a CBTA framework, Emerald Airlines is ensuring their crews are not just compliant, but fundamentally equipped to manage any threat the line throws at them."

We are incredibly excited to welcome Emerald Airlines to the Empower.aero community and look forward to a highly successful implementation journey.