An overview document presented by Steven Bentley MD Sofema Aviation Services.
“OR.GEN 200” applies to all commercial operators and non-commercial operators of complex motor-powered aircraft. It requires them to have an integrated management system, including an SMS.
Typical responsibilities of the Ground Operations Post Holder will include ensuring the company’s compliance with EASA regulations and to ensure that the company is following the required procedures .
The Ground Operations Post Holder is responsible for the ongoing development of Operations Procedures, and typically plays a major role in the event of the activation of Emergency Procedures.
In addition typical responsibilities will extend to oversight of the general Safety and Security delivery of Standards and compliance with procedures.
The Ground Operations Post holder is also responsible for the management of Staff Competence and the effectiveness of the Safety Management System in the Ground Operations environment.
Sofema Aviation Services offer a 1 Day Ground Operations Post Holder Training
This training covers all the responsibilities of the Ground Operations Post Holder – delivered in the context of Part OPS and includes a full understanding of how it is going to be in respect of Integration of the Management System / Obligations to Develop compliance Monitoring and Proactive SMS systems.
It is a 1 Day intensive course starting at 0900 and finishing at 1700 – lunch is provided
Amongst the topics covered are the following
General Introduction of the EASA process
A Brief History of European Aviation Regulatory Development
How it was going to be…….. To Avoid Confusion ! (Due to the original structure being rejected some misunderstanding regarding how the framework currently applies.
EASA Part OPS Regulatory Overview – The structure as it is going to be
The Role of IATA AHM and other supporting Documents- much of the Ground Handling activities do not have direct regulatory oversight – this training reviews this process.
The Quality System and the Safety Management System – Compliance Management and Developing Processes to Measure Risk – changes to the structure what does it mean ? The organizational role to consider also Performance as well as compliance.
The role of Quality Assurance in Contract Management and Negotiation.
An essential element to preserve Integrity and oversight
Managing Competence – Human Factors (more than compliance)
Human Factors are not mandated for ground handlers – what is the company view ?
Understand and manage Corporate Culture – Culture plays a significant role in all organisations – what does it mean for us
Developing Appropriate Communication – understanding effective workplace communication
Coaching Training and Leadership – mentoring the staff
Managing Standards – who sets the standards ? what is minimal compliance ?
Developing Ground Operational Procedures
Our role in Emergency Response Planning
For details of the availability of this training please visit www.sassofia.com or email office@sassofia.com
