An overview document presented by Steven Bentley MD Sofema Aviation Services. “OR.GEN 200” applies to all commercial operators and non-commercial operators of complex motor-powered aircraft. It requires them to have an integrated management system, including an SMS. Typical responsibilities of the Ground Operations Post Holder will include ensuring the company’s compliance with  EASA regulations and …

Managing ground operations efficiently and effectively to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable ground handling services, is extremely important. To do so whilst ensuring full compliance with organization procedures can be challenging. The operator retains ultimate responsibility for activities associated with loading passengers, baggage cargo or catering onboard the aircraft. Many activities are subcontracted so…

Sofema Aviation Services is pleased to offer a 2 day training course covering EASA compliant SMS Implementation for Airports and Aerodromes. The course is aimed specifically at Aerodrome Management and Operational Staff, Safety Managers, Quality Managers, Aerodrome Safety Personnel. Regulators and Airport SMS Stake holders. The challenge of implementation an effective airfield SMS also provides…

Presented by Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com EASA Basic Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1108/2009 (hereafter referred to as the ‘Basic Regulation’) included aerodromes and ATM/ANS into the European aviation safety regulatory system. Notice of Proposed Amendment NPA 2011-20 (A) 09/12/2011 introduces rules applicable to aerodromes. The Implementing Rules (IRs) will become…