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How Does Sofema Audit its Training Material – Does it Comply with the Regulations?

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Training Material

November 09, 2021

Steven Bentley

Steve Bentley – CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com, explains the role of the training material presented by SAS & SOL (Sofema Online) and considers the obligations of the receiving organisation. Introduction Sofema Aviation Services was founded back in 2008 – currently, we provide over 550 Classroom & Webinar Courses and over 220 Online…

Considerations related to ATO Non – Complex Organisations

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Non – Complex Organisations

November 05, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process to deliver a Non – Complex Organisations ref to AMC1 ORA.GEN.200(a) Management system – ED Decision 2012/007/R. Introduction – Definition of Complexity Complex with a workforce of more than 20 full-time equivalents (FTEs) involved in the activity subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. (now 2018/1139 & its…

Considerations related to EASA Annex VII (Part-ORA) – Subpart Gen – General Requirements

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Part-ORA

November 04, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key features of Aircrew Regulation EU 1178/2011 related to Organisation Requirements – Aircrew (Part-ORA) Introduction – Section I General The following is a redacted summary of the applicable requirements – for specific clarification please refer to the applicable regulation. ORA.GEN.105 Competent Authority (Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011) Regarding the…

Aircraft Lease Return Conditions – Cabin Considerations

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Aircraft Lease Return

November 03, 2021

Steven Bentley

Best Practice Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Lost time during the end of lease or transition from one lessee to the next can be traumatic and costly for either the lessee or lessor or both! A planned and well-executed aircraft lease return will be time-consuming, costly, and technically challenging (If it goes well!)…