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The OTAR​ Part 39 course was completed by delegates from Regio Lease

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OTAR​ Part 39 training

November 20, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that the OTAR​ Part 39 training was completed by delegates from Regio Lease. The course was carried out as a webinar by our knowledgeable instructor Shakil Siddiqui. About the OTAR​ Part 39 training This course provides awareness of the structure, composition, and impact of the OTAR regulatory…

EASA Part 147 Practical Instructors, Examiners/Assessors Training – Introduction

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EASA-Part-147-Practical Instructors

November 20, 2023

Steven Bentley

EASA recognizes the pivotal role that Part 147 Practical instructors, examiners, and assessors play in ensuring that aviation professionals are adequately trained and competent in their respective roles. EASA’s stance is clear: while they might not provide a specific curriculum for “train-the-trainer” or “train-the-examiner/assessor” courses, they strongly recommend that professionals, in these roles undergo dedicated…

Third Country 145 Organisations – Working with EASA Root Cause Requirements

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Working-with- EASA= Root-Cause-Requirements

November 17, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the EASA Root Cause Requirements and best practices to address EASA Findings. How to provide an acceptable response and how to address such findings so they are fully mitigated. Here is an Example Finding for Discussion and Comment Regulatory Paragraphs 145.A.30 (e) Finding Description –The Organisation cannot demonstrate compliance…

The Challenges of Training an Adult Group – the Adult Learning Experience – Andragogy

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training an adult group

November 17, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com has been providing Aviation Training for Trainers since 2008 here we look at primary considerations related to training an adult group. Introduction Andragogy recognizes the unique characteristics and needs of adult learners, such as their self-directedness, prior experience, and time constraints. By incorporating these principles into the training design and delivery,…