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Should Maintenance Management Manuals be Home Grown or Outsourced?

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April 23, 2025

Steven Bentley

Steve Bentley, FRAeS & CEO of Sofema, provides an honest answer – They Must Be Home Grown – however, they benefit from Strategic External Support Introduction In aviation maintenance, the question isn’t just who writes the manuals — it’s who lives and breathes them. Maintenance Management Manuals (MMMs) are not static documents; they are dynamic,…

EASA Information & Cyber Risk Assessment Methodology (Aligned with IS.I.OR.205)

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April 22, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key features within the Information Security and Cyber Security Aviation Ecosystem Introduction to IS.I.OR.205 Key Components IS.I.OR.205 establishes a framework for identifying, evaluating, and managing information security risks within the aviation sector. The key components are: Identification of Elements at Risk (IS.I.OR.205(a)) Organizations must identify all components at risk,…

Operational Stakeholder Responsibilities in ISMS Implementation and Aviation Safety (EASA)

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April 17, 2025

Steven Bentley

The successful implementation and management of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in aviation safety under EASA regulations requires a coordinated effort from multiple stakeholders. Each stakeholder group—Management, Compliance, IT, and Operations—has distinct responsibilities, competence requirements, and training needs Under Regulations (EU) 2023/203 and 2022/1645, EASA outlines specific requirements for competence, training, and performance evaluation…

What is the Typical Career Path for People who Specialize in Aircraft Technical Records

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April 16, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key attributes of Aircraft Technical Records Personnel Continuing Airworthiness is a critically important task governed by strict regulatory frameworks, particularly under EASA Part M, EASA Part CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation), and EASA Part 145 (Aircraft Maintenance Organisation – AMO). Typical Background Typical educational credentials vary widely, from vocational…