Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS). Extracted from Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 & Annex IX Essential Requirements for Unmanned Aircraft. Note – Text is heavily redacted for improved ease of understanding – please refer to original for legal transcription. Introduction – Operation of Unmanned Aircraft The operator of an unmanned aircraft is responsible for the…
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers roles & responsibilities related to the Airworthiness Review Process. Ref Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/270 & Subpart I Airworthiness Review Certificate (GM M.A.901 Airworthiness review). Responsibilities of airworthiness review staff: The following is a summary of the requirements contained in M.A.901 as well as the associated AMC and Appendices, in…
Following a number of events related to maintenance check Flights (MCFs) EASA has made a number of changes related to the guidance concerning maintenance check Flights. Review by Sofema Aviation Services Ref Annex I to ED Decision 2020/002/R (Amending Annex I to Decision 2015/029/R) – Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to…
Introduction As an industry, we have anticipated the need for the development of Part M, in particular, to better address the needs of the General Aviation Community for some time. EASA has now commenced a significant transition which will see the demise of Part M Subpart G by September 2021 at the latest. Part M…
Question and Answer Session with Steve Bentley – CEO of SofemaOnline (SOL) 1/ What are Initial & Recurrent EASA Part 145 Training Courses? A/ The Part 145 Organisation is responsible for the competence of its employees – this of course includes both Certifying Staff & Mechanics. See the following link for details of what training…
By Steven Bentley – CEO of Sofema Aviation Services Authors Comment – This is a brief synopsis of a number of problem areas and as you will see there are no quick fixes in this story – Dialogue at the highest level is of critical importance. Introduction The current sadness being experienced by our industry…
Sofema Aviation Services takes a look at how to deliver an effective Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) Trainer. Introduction SAS has been providing Aviation Safety Management System Training for Trainers for the last several years, training which is designed to address the specific needs of your aviation safety system trainer. Sofema Aviation Services is at the…
Sofema Aviation Services looks at the process to ensure effective EASA Part 145 Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) and Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) – Training Introduction Sofema has been providing for several years support to help organisation achieve a high level of “In Company” – related to the “self-management” of EASA 145 Initial & Recurrent…
Sofema Aviation Services considers the level of engagement for the delivery of an effective organisation system. Introduction The Organisations Safety System has to be managed “Top Down” to ensure the strongest and most effective approach. To support the safety reporting system, a competent person should be appointed to perform the activities of collecting, assessing, analysing…
Sofema Aviation Services considers HF exposures related to Manpower – Shift/Task Handover Introduction Shift work is used extensively in commercial air transport maintenance operations. Often maintenance technicians or engineers are working shifts or duty periods that conflict with their natural circadian rhythm, or risk fatigue from multiple shifts. Incomplete Work Handover Without effective shift change…