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What does EASA expect in relation to the Quality System (Compliance) Oversight of the Safety Management System (SMS)? Article by Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com The first comment to make is where Commission Regulation 965/2012 leads the others will follow! The “others” in this case being EASA Part 145, EASA Part M,…

This month we meet you with our instructor David Brooks. We asked David to tell us a bit more about himself. Q: Does the aviation gene run in your family? A: My father and uncle were in the Royal Air Force – uncle went onto to fly for BC and BA and retired as Senior…

Comment by Steve Bentley, who has spent more than 25 years as a quality professional within the commercial environment and over 45 years’ experience in commercial aviation. “After more than 45 years in Commercial Aviation you start to understand that there are many factors or precursors, which can contribute to Accidents and Incidents, also that…

What is the Requirement? Ref 145.A.30(e) and associated AMC/GM. Appendix IV to AMC 145.A.30(e) and 145.B.10(3). & AMC 20-22. In the Case of EASA Part 145 – The organisation shall establish and control the competence of personnel involved in any maintenance, management and/or quality audits in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed…