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Bridging the Gap Between Aviation Technical Expertise and Leadership Skills

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October 10, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) examines how emerging aviation professionals can transition from performing tasks to enabling them. Introduction – Why This Transition is Uniquely Hard in Aviation Aviation rewards precision, evidence, and rule-following, whereas leadership adds ambiguity, trade-offs, and people dynamics. The shift isn’t from “junior to senior technician,” it’s from owning tasks to owning…

Sofema Considers the Process to Gain EASA Part 21G Production Organisation Approval

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October 10, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Consider in depth the relationship between a part 21 G organisation and a part 21J organisation, how to create a new business and gain a part 21G certificate.  How to proceed if the EASA Part 21G does not have a 21J partner. Introduction 21G ↔ 21J Roles & Responsibilities 21J (DOA) owns/controls the…

Complimentary Cybersecurity Training Now Included in Sofema Online Learning Path Diplomas

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October 09, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online Expands Diploma Portfolio with Complimentary Cybersecurity Training – Available Until the End of November Sofema Online (SOL) is pleased to announce that the Part 145 Cybersecurity Essentials has been included in a selection of our Learning Path Diplomas at no additional cost until the End of November, supporting aviation professionals in strengthening their knowledge…

MSAT – Desktop Review and On-Site Evaluation

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October 08, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers both Desktop & On-Site Evaluation in the context of EASA MSAT Application for Initial Certification, Continuing Oversight, and Performance-Based Evaluation. Introduction This document establishes a structured approach for desktop review and on-site evaluation of an organisation’s Management System (MS), ensuring alignment with EASA MSAT methodology and ICAO Annex 19 principles….