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These drivers act as the “why” behind the SMS, shaping how an organization prioritizes its investigative resources. Regulatory Drivers Modern regulators have shifted from prescriptive rules (did you do X?) to performance-based oversight (how well does X work?). This means investigations must now provide documented proof that the SMS is functioning as a closed-loop system….

Sofema Aviation (SA) Considers Key Elements of an EASA Compliant Risk-Based Audit Program. Introduction – The Need for a Risk-Based Approach Traditional auditing is often criticized as a “tick-box” exercise in which every department is audited at the same frequency and depth, regardless of its danger or stability. The need to move toward RBA is…

Sofema Aviation (SA) considers the transition from a traditional audit approach to a Risk-Based Auditing (RBA) methodology representing a paradigm shift from a static “snapshot” of compliance to a dynamic, intelligence-driven verification of organizational health. Core Philosophy: Snapshots vs. Dynamic Oversight Traditional Auditing: This model is often criticized as a “tick-box” exercise. It focuses on providing…

Executive Summary The aviation maintenance industry is currently navigating a quiet crisis of “procedural literacy”. While the transition from MSG-2 (Maintenance Steering Group-2) to MSG-3 is complete on paper, the human element – the inspector – often remains tethered to an obsolete philosophy. Under EASA Part 145, organizations are required to manage competence, yet a…