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Aviation System Risk Assessment and Management – KPI’s, SPI’s & SPT’s

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KPI

February 24, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the relevance of KPI’s, SPI’s and SPT’s as part of Risk Assessment & Management. Introduction –Risk Assessment & Management KPI’s KPI’s Typically measures how well your operation is doing at achieving its goals, for example reducing downtime or costs. KPIs can be used as a benchmark to understand your organisation’s…

ICAO Structural Integrity Expectations I.A.W. ICAO Doc 9769 Airworthiness Manual

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Structural Integrity

February 21, 2023

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Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligation of the State & Operator to demonstrate compliance with Aircraft Structural Integrity Obligations. How to Check Operator Compliance with Aircraft Structural Obligations What is the difference between a Design Service Goal (DSG) & Limit of Validity (LOV) Introduction – Compliance with Structural Integrity…

How to Build Trust Within an EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisation?

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Trust

February 21, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the process whereby an organisation can develop its Safety Management System to manage culture in a way which enhances the development of Trust. Development of Trust – Introduction A positive safety culture relies on a high degree of trust and respect between the personnel and the management, and it must,…

Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Considerations

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PBN

February 20, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role & purpose of Performance-based Navigation (PBN). Within a PBN framework, RNAV and RNP system performance requirements are defined in terms of: Accuracy, Integrity, Continuity, and Functionality. Performance requirements are identified in navigation specifications at a sufficient level of detail to facilitate global harmonization by providing specific implementation guidance…