Steven Bentley's posts

Managing CAMO Compliance – What are the Major Gaps Between Compliance Requirements and CAMO Oversight Activities

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CAMO Oversight

March 11, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation SA takes a deep dive into the CAMO Compliance Requirements and Oversight Activities. Introduction The gap between regulatory compliance (meeting the minimum legal standards) and effective CAMO oversight of the AMO (ensuring the actual physical integrity and therefore optimum reliability of the fleet) is where most operational risk resides. While compliance is binary,…

Sofema Training Supports Aviation Career Growth: Radmila’s Journey to Information Security Management

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Radmila

March 10, 2026

Steven Bentley

For over 15 years, Sofema has helped aviation professionals worldwide strengthen their expertise through practical regulatory training. In this Success Story, Radmila Ivetic from JAT Tehnika reflects on how Sofema training supported her journey toward becoming an Information Security Manager and implementing EASA Part-IS. 1. Could you briefly share your aviation background and your current…

Considering The SMS Relationship between Operator – CAMO & MRO

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SMS

March 10, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) takes a deep dive into the relationship between Airline Operations (Part-ORO), Continuing Airworthiness (Part-CAMO), and Maintenance (Part-145) Introduction In 2026, SMS should no longer be a series of independent silos. Since the 2024 implementation deadline for Part-145 SMS, the regulatory expectation is a seamless, multidirectional flow of safety data. Sitting between the Operator…

Sofema Supports Aviation Career Development with a Freedom Pass Giveaway Providing Unlimited Access to 500+ Courses

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development

March 09, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to announce Shaik Arif as the recipient of a 12-month Sofema Online Freedom Pass – Granting access to 500+ Aviation Training Courses designed to support development, skills, and industry competence.  The initiative reflects Sofema’s ongoing commitment to supporting the professional development of aviation specialists by providing access to high-quality…