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To understand how to work with Risk within our Aviation Safety Management System, what we should do with this “Risk” and who should do it? To first consider the difference between a Hazard and a Risk.  A hazard has the potential to cause harm in some way, whether it is to the person, the system…

Sofema Aviation Services supports effective practical training of Aircraft Mechanics and Inspectors. SAS reproduces the following to highlight the ongoing challenge which concerns mechanic and inspector competence. Note that while reference is made to RII inspections which do not directly correspond in EASA regulations the subject matter is of the utmost importance. NTSB concerned about…

The following communication was received by Steven Bentley on behalf of Sofema Aviation  Services from EASA on Wed July 2nd 2014. For any comments or questions please contact  [email protected]. Dear Mr. Bentley, Regarding your question, our position is the following: • A Part-147 approval only grants privileges related to courses and examinations  required by Part-66….

Aviation activities are growing almost exponentially year on year, this is acting as a driver to support the development of proactive Safety Management Systems, both ICAO and EASA have identified the requirement for the effective implementation of an Airport wide Safety Management System (SMS for Airports). The use of SMS within the airport environment can…