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The Role of Compliance Management within the Airside Environment: Aligned with ED Decision 2014/012/R

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December 03, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key regulatory drivers for the Aerodrome Compliance Management System – Insights from ED Decision 2014/012/R Compliance management plays a critical role in ensuring safety, security, and operational efficiency within the airside environment. A well-structured compliance monitoring program is essential. This includes a clear audit schedule, comprehensive audit procedures, and…

EASA Part 21 J Safety Management System – Practical Solutions, Best Practices, and Challenges in Hazard Identification Processes

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EASA Part 21 J

December 02, 2024

Steven Bentley

Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com – considers a number of key processes involved in the process of hazard assessment within an EASA Part 21 J organisation Introduction Theoretical Foundations of Hazard Identification in Part 21J Hazard identification (HAZID) under Part 21J is anchored in theoretical safety concepts, primarily driven by a…

MSG 3 – General Introduction

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November 29, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers the role and purpose of MSG 3 related to the development of Aircraft Maintenance Programs Maintenance Steering Group 3 – (MSG-3) is a systematic methodology used in the aviation industry to develop and optimize Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMPs). MSG-3 forms the backbone of modern aircraft maintenance programs, balancing safety, operational efficiency, and cost…

SMS within the EASA Part 21 J Flight Test Environment

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November 28, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of the Safety Management System Interface within the Flight Test Environment Introduction Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the Flight Test Environment should engage with all challenges due to the inherent risks involved in testing new aircraft designs or modifications. Multiple risks may arise from: The need to explore…