Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com looks at typical performance indicators within an Integrated Operation Flight Operation Ground Operations Maintenance The following list serves as an introduction to a range of indicators which may be employed within your organisation to support the development of Key Indicators and to facilitate the measurement of Safety Performance across…
The Elements of Aircraft Maintenance – Part 3An article by our Guest Blogger and SAS Instructor and Consultant Kevin Rookes Welcome to the third part of a four-part series that explains what constitutes maintenance from an FAA perspective and what are the differences between the elements that make up maintenance? This article provides an overview…
Reasons for “contracting” CAM Tasks There can be a range of reasons to choose to contract Continuing Airworthiness Tasks including Small operators and Start-up operations choosing to typically contract all CAM tasks Medium size operators may choose to contract specific CAM tasks including AD/SB evaluations Maintenance program development & upkeep Reliability control Engine condition monitoring…
The Elements of Aircraft Maintenance – Part 2An article by our Guest Blogger and SAS Instructor and Consultant Kevin Rookes Welcome to the second part of a four-part series that explains what constitutes maintenance from an FAA perspective and what are the differences between the elements that make up maintenance! This article considers what makes…
The Elements of Aircraft Maintenance – Part 1 An article by our Guest Blogger and SAS Instructor and Consultant Kevin Rookes This is the first part of a four-part series that explains what constitutes maintenance from an FAA perspective and what are the differences between the elements that make up maintenance. The term “maintenance” is…
How Do I Manage the Competence and Provide Certification Authorisation related to Engine Running / Borescope and Component Maintenance Staff in a Third Country EASA Part 145 Approved Organisation? Steve Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services looks at the Regulatory position and considers the organisations options. Initial Consideration EASA Part 147 Training is only applicable…
Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com looks at the challenges to ensure we deliver the strongest possible presentation Presentation is the Key to Success The challenge is to maximum the effectiveness of the time we can commit to developing the presentation. Typically, you will be time constrained with many obligations. Nevertheless, it is essential we complete all…
Coming to Terms with Public Speaking Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com looks at the challenges faced (and overcome) by successful public speakers. As in all skill-based activities, practice makes if not perfect, for sure a better performance. We should therefore strive to connect with the audience in a personal way. If we can consider the audience…
What is a TSO / ETSO? TSO is an FAA Term and stands for Technical Standard Order. ETSO is an EASA Term and stands for European Technical Standard Order. A TSO / ETSO allows a common approach to the design of components which may be common to a number of different types of Aircraft, Engine…
TSO stands for Technical Standard Order & TSOA stands for Technical Standard Order Authorization. What is a TSO A TSO is a minimum performance standard for specified materials, parts, and appliances used on civil aircraft. TSOs represent FAA standardization that reflects standards that the FAA has deemed to be both safe and beneficial. A…