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Considering EASA Part 147 & The Preparation of Examination Room & Use of Invigilators

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EASA Part 147

November 26, 2019

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com considers best practice preparation for EASA Part 147 Type Training Preparations. Introduction In accordance with EASA regulations class size is limited depending on the physical size and capacity of the room. Examinations are only to be conducted in examination rooms that are prepared in accordance with Training Procedures requirements. The maximum…

Considering EASA Part 147 & The Role of Examiners & Invigilators – Preparation & Performance of Examinations

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Part 147

November 25, 2019

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) takes a look at the EASA Part 147 Type Examination Process. Examination Selection Process The examiner selects from the question bank the required number of questions based on the following criteria. The questions are grouped per subject (ATA Chapter). Note – It is recommended that the total amount of questions per…

Aviation SMS Root Cause Analysis – Ensuring Practitioner Competence

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Cause Analysis

November 19, 2019

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) looks at effective management of competence related to Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Introduction With RCA we are able to analyse and understand the precursors of a problem (symptom) and in this way address the cause rather than the effect leading to more permanent solutions. It is essential for an organisation to…

EASA Part 147 TNA Considerations

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TNA

November 12, 2019

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com takes a deep dive into the TNA Process. TNA Background & Purpose The role of the training needs analysis (TNA) is to assess the gap between the knowledge and skills which the trainee currently possesses (Generic within the group) against the knowledge and skills which they will require to perform safe…