Reference EASA, Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2013-19 (Part-147 — IR, AMCs & GM Part-66 — IR, AMCs & GM) “Concept Paper”. SMS Requirements related to an EASA Part 147 Organisation The need to demonstrate compliance with ICAO Annex 19 (long overdue) is a major driver regarding the implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) within…

What is the purpose of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA)? The purpose of the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is to justify the duration of the theoretical element of the type training, in fact the TNA is the main driver to determine the duration of the theoretical element of the type training. (Regardless of whether it…

A view by Steve Bentley Aviation Consultant & MD of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Having a job which brings me into contact with many aviation professionals (during 2017 SAS expects more than 3000 delegates on its training courses) – It becomes possible to an unofficial understanding regarding the effectiveness of SMS within your organisation. A…

It is necessary to manage the competence of Instructors, Examiners and Assessors to a standard which is documented by the EASA Part 147 оrganisation within the MTOE. In addition it shall be acceptable to the Competent Authority (CA). Qualifying the Instructors Examiners and Assessors: (Part-147.A.105) The minimum acceptable qualification required for the authorisation of Instructors…