How dependent is an EASA or GCAA compliant organization on the effectiveness of the Safety Management System (SMS) Manager?  Immeasurably is the simple answer, with the changes in organizational thinking driven by ICAO and others which we have seen introduced over the last decade or so, leading to the more or less de facto acceptance…

Commencing spring 2015 Sofema Aviation Services will deliver Aviation Regulatory and Vocational Training to support the needs of the Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Repair Organization’s need to ensure regulatory compliance as well as personal development through vocational training.   Commented Steven Bentley MD of SAS:  “We are extremely pleased that we have the opportunity to…

To first consider the difference between the operator or owner and the maintainer because it is the operator or the owner who is required through the management of technical records to demonstrate that the aircraft meets all requirements to be able to fly, whereas the 145 organisation must demonstrate only that all requested and performed…

Lets start by considering the various tasks, roles and responsibilities which a Tech Records administrator may be tasked with as part of their normal duties a) Maintain and manage any records associated with the maintenance management or operation. b) Liaise with the Stores inspector regarding the management of components and the control of Form 1’s…