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Exposing the Shortfall in Aviation Quality Oversight!

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May 19, 2016

Steven Bentley

Are you being audited by an imposter? Strong Language Sounds like strong language? It is and with justification our industry is highly professional and it is important that we maintain a high level of competence and integrity. The role of an EASA or GCAA compliant aviation auditor is relatively straight forward and is focused on…

Are you training your Aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) Inspectors ?

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May 17, 2016

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services provides EWIS Training for Trainers Regulatory Exposure driven by lack of Awareness EASA Part 66 engineers are not automatically trained on the contents of CS25 (Note it is a 1000 page document) Consider the picture and the failure to identify potential exposure during routine aircraft inspection with devastating consequences. CS 25.1707 System…

Aerodrome Maintenance Requirements and Best Practice

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May 11, 2016

Steven Bentley

The administration and well-being of the airport requires continuous oversight, assessment and supervision.  The following activities support the backbone of an aerodrome maintenance program. Developing an Annual Airport Management Oversight Program is an effective way of delivering the project (Some tasks may be performed Multiple times during the year) Maintaining an online and social media presence…

Developing an Airport Master Plan

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May 05, 2016

Steven Bentley

Airports are akin to mini cities with a plethora of stake holders and business activities both related to aviation in all its shapes and forms as well as Non-Aviation – “service providers” An Airport Master Plan is an integral component of the strategic decision making process to take into account both Short Term and Long…