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Aviation Leadership and Management Skills Development – Public Speaking

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May 28, 2018

Steven Bentley

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…

Introduction to the Relationship Between FAA TSO and EASA ETSO

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Relationship Between FAA TSO and EASA ETSO

May 15, 2018

Steven Bentley

 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…

FAA TSO & TSOA Explained

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May 14, 2018

Steven Bentley

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…

Sofema looks at EASA and NPA 2012-03 Status

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May 14, 2018

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com looks at the challenges of maintaining an effective supply change compliant with EASA, Best Practice & Due Diligence. What is it all about Amongst other proposed changes EASA looked at enhancing the supplier evaluation procedure to provide clarity together with a strong and robust process So what happened Unfortunately, as is…