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Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) Considers the challenges of assessment of competency within the aviation environment. Background to Competence We need to consider competence as being the bringing together three elements, namely – Knowledge, Experience & Attitude. The Challenge for quality auditors is how to assess the effectiveness of the overall system, however, as will all…

Do Organisations “underperform”? Please consider the following questions: Are you happy that as an Organisation you have assessed the Risk and exposure across the business to reduce it to its minimum exposure within the context of the organisations “reasonable” expectations (Here we reference the term as low as reasonably practicable ALARP)? Are you happy with…

Introduction – PMA Lessors try to avoid the use of PMA parts in their aircraft. Primarily because the presence of non-OEM aircraft components could artificially deflate aircraft value, potentially delay redelivery, and restrict the transferability of an otherwise airworthy aircraft. Parts Manufacturer Approval. (PMA) is both a design and production approval issued by the FAA….

Introduction By 2025, more than half of all the commercial aircraft in airline service globally will be controlled by the multiple aircraft leasing companies. The lessor’s primary business is preserving the value of their asset, means ensuring that the aircraft will retain the maximum possible value whilst generating lease income and maintaining adequate reserves. Commercial…