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Aviation SMS Exposure Description and Understanding – Comments by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction – Considering Exposure to Aviation Risk Management Processes Whilst the Leadership Team is responsible for the successful delivery of a “Top Down” Aviation Safety Management System, how well does this Leadership Team actually understand the level of Risk which is…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers in detail the forthcoming changes to Initial Airworthiness Regulation 748/2012, their applicability, and regulatory obligations. Introduction – Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/201 This regulation applies to management systems and occurrence-reporting systems to be established by design and production organisations. Ref also EASA Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) No…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the Aviation Safety Operational Errors and Consequences. Introduction It is understood that human error is often identified as a contributing factor when considering the events leading to incidents and accidents. Note – Human Factors should not be identified as a Root Cause (Why?) Safety officers typically identify both human errors…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role and purpose of Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) – Safety Performance Indicators (SPI). Introduction – Maintenance Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Typically measures how well your operation is doing at achieving its maintenance goals, for example reducing downtime or costs. KPIs can be used as a benchmark to…