Sofema considers the specific requirements for Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Managers found in EASA Document WI.CAO.00115-006 (Approval Date 10/11/2022) Foreign Part-145 – Management Personnel
Introduction
A Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Manager in an EASA Part 145 MRO organization has a highly responsible role that requires a deep understanding of aviation safety principles, EASA regulations, and the specific risks and operations of aircraft maintenance.
- Their primary goal is to ensure the continuous safety of maintenance activities and promote a positive safety culture within the organization.
Primary Functions include:
- Development and Maintenance of the Safety Management System (SMS)
- Develop, implement, maintain, and promote the SMS to ensure that it is in line with the organization’s goals, as well as EASA regulations
- Review and update the SMS periodically to address changes in operations, regulations, or identified risks
- Risk Management:
o Identify hazards related to aircraft maintenance and assess their associated risks.
o Develop, implement, and maintain a risk management process to mitigate, monitor, and review these risks.
- Safety Reporting and Analysis:
o Establish a process for safety reporting within the organization.
o Analyze safety reports to identify trends, areas of concern, and potential risks.
o Provide feedback on safety reports, ensuring that employees are informed and that they understand the importance of reporting.
- Safety Promotion and Training:
o Develop and implement safety training programs for all staff members.
o Promote a positive safety culture within the organization.
o Keep staff informed about safety performance, goals, and any changes to the SMS.
- Safety Performance Monitoring:
o Monitor and measure safety performance against set indicators and targets.
o Report safety performance to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
- Liaison with External Organizations:
o Represent the company in meetings and discussions with regulatory authorities and industry groups related to safety.
o Coordinate with other organizations when joint risk assessments or investigations are necessary.
- Audits and Inspections:
o Oversee and coordinate internal safety audits and inspections.
o Address findings from both internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Emergency Response Planning:
o Develop, maintain, and periodically test an Emergency Response Plan for the organization.
o Coordinate with other departments or organizations as necessary during emergency situations.
- Continuous Improvement:
o Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the SMS and make improvements as necessary.
o Stay updated with industry best practices and technological advancements that could enhance safety within the organization.
- Documentation:
o Maintain proper documentation of all safety activities, reports, audits, training, and other relevant records.
Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Manager Specific Training Requirements
- Management system principles training (including safety management, safety policy, human factors and compliance monitoring),
- MOE Training,
- Knowledge of accident/incident/occurrence investigations and root cause analysis methodologies (demonstrated by training course or by an assessment performed by the competent authority)
- Knowledge of hazard identification and risk management
- Demonstrated by training course (4) or by an assessment performed by the competent authority
- Part 145 training – For each training a detailed course syllabus and a certificate of completion must be made available. (See Sofema Online Course Learning Objectives)
o Comprehensive knowledge of the MOE (training) and safety policy comprehensive knowledge of Part 145 and any associated requirement and procedure
o EU management system requirements and their application (including safety management systems and compliance monitoring)
o Knowledge of relevant maintenance methods (can be replaced by specific knowledge relevant to the area for which the person will be nominated; can be demonstrated by experience and/or appropriate training)
- Fuel Tank Safety training Phase 1 Awareness (If applicable based on EASA Part 145 Scope)
- Safety training (including Human factors)
- Knowledge of EWIS when relevant
- Training of ICAO standards (Sofema Provides the following course – ICAO Safety Management System (SMS) Principles and Standards.
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