Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at using SWISS Cheese as a MEDA Model to support understanding of maintenance exposure. Complex systems defend against failure with multiple layers of protection (procedures, training, tooling, supervision, inspections, tests, etc.). Each layer has gaps (“holes”) due to design limits, local conditions, drift, or simple variability. Accidents happen when the…

Sofema Online (SOL) announces that Part 145 Cybersecurity Essentials is now included at no additional cost until the end of November 2025 within the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) Learning Path Diploma. This addition helps maintenance and quality professionals strengthen their cybersecurity awareness and practical readiness – skills that are becoming increasingly essential within EASA Part 145 environments. The AMO Learning Path Diploma provides…

We are pleased to share that Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) successfully delivered 2-day “Using the EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) – Issue 2” Workshop to Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil (ANAC), Portugal, on September 17-18th. The knowledgeable SAS instructor, David Hope, conducted the training.   About the training This intensive 2-day program provides aviation…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) presents key features related to First Aid in the 145 Workplace Introduction Module 1 — Start Safe: keep yourself safe, call for help early, give simple first aid until professionals arrive. Who it’s for: anyone working in or around hangars and the ramp—no prior medical knowledge needed. What you will cover here: Short…