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Auditing Competence within the EASA Part 147 environment

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August 15, 2016

Steven Bentley

As in all audits which focus on the assessment of competence we are looking at standards to measure against and we are looking at organisational processes by which these standards may be assessed in respect of the nominated individuals. Considering Instructors (Basic Skills & Type) As a pre requisite the instructors must have completed an…

Gaining EASA 147 approval and the Role of the 147 Quality System

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August 15, 2016

Steven Bentley

Only approved Part-147 organisations are entitled to conduct type training courses in accordance with Article 6 of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014. To qualify for an organisational approval in respect of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 147 basic or type training approval of Part 66 engineers it is necessary to have a quality system….

Developing an Effective EASA Part 147 Audit Process

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August 12, 2016

Steven Bentley

Our goal as a fully compliant EASA Part 147 training organisation is to pay particular attention to the primary challenges to delivering all required obligations on a continuous basis. So to consider that the purpose of the audit is to ensure full compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements. The audit needs to be independent…

Managing FOD – Airport Ramp & Runway Debris Control

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August 10, 2016

Steven Bentley

FOD Considerations Part 3 Steven Bentley www.sassofia.com Maintenance Activities should include a Sweeping Schedule Regular scrubbing and sweeping of ramp and taxiways should be coordinated documented and with the local Airport Authority for all airport property that is not leased by the tenant. All assigned staff members must be responsible for their own assigned areas and…