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Sofema Aviation Services considers the process of SMS Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis. Aviation SMS training: Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis Introduction Which elements related to our aviation SMS to consider? a) Risk Assessment b) Root Cause Analysis What is our Goal? i) review the current status ii) deliver an appraisal with the…

About the author Steven Bentley is an avionics licensed aircraft engineer who obtained his initial qualification in February 1976. With more than 40 years’ experience in commercial aviation and a deep understanding of practical considerations involved in Commercial Aircraft Maintenance. Steven is MD of Sofema Aviation Services a Regulatory training and Consulting Organisation which was…

Let’s split the Quality System into its constituent parts. Quality Control – In just a few words the organisations ability to comply with the rules and deliver the production process in an effective way involving process procedures, management, competence, training and effective culture and behaviour. Quality Assurance – Again in just a few words the…

Aviation Safety Management Systems Business Area Owner Responsibilities considerations by Sofema Aviation Services. The responsibility of the business area owner is to consider mitigation proposals and take the appropriate actions. Post Holders (Nominated Persons) have direct responsibility for Quality Control and for their respective business areas. They also have direct responsibility for the success of…