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The diagram provided outlines the logic flow used to determine the necessary maintenance tasks for an aircraft component, ensuring high safety standards and optimized operational costs as required by EASA Part M. We follow the lifecycle of a component – like a complex hydraulic pump – to illustrate how this framework is applied.   Chapter…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the following article written by Florin Necula, PhD, an Accountable Manager and Licensed Aircraft Engineer who combines academic insight with years of frontline operational experience. In aviation, we like to believe that safety is controlled by regulations, procedures, training, audits and checklists. And to a large extent, it is. Aviation would…

To better understand the competencies required for success in modern CAMO environments, we spoke with Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation, who shared his perspective on the 12 core issues and considerations defining contemporary CAMO management, and why aggressive self-study and fierce self-motivation remain the ultimate differentiators for professional success. To support aviation professionals…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects of HF- CRM exposures Introduction Under EASA, the Air Operator (AOC holder) is governed by Part-ORO (Organisation Requirements for Air Operations), which must seamlessly interface with Part-CAMO and Part-145.The synergy between these regulations is where the most significant safety improvements as well as the most significant exposures are…