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Transitioning from the Hanger Floor to the CAMO Department

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March 25, 2026

Steven Bentley

In this document we consider a Professional Pathway for Unlicensed Aircraft Mechanics to transition to Technical Records Specialist Roles. This pathway creates a real opportunity for Mechanics to enter a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization” CAMO” Office. There are consistently opportunities for knowledgeable unlicensed mechanics to join a CAMO through the role of Technical Records Specialist The…

Considering The “Structural Integration” of Feedback into Online EASA Third-Party Regulatory Training Material

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March 20, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation looks at how 145 Organisation can benefit significantly by adopting Online Training as a part of the organisation competence management process. Here we examine the opportunity and methodology which can be adopted. Introduction EASA Part 145 Organisation typically recognise the challenge is shifting from “training as a commodity” to Training as a Component…

What is the role of Maintenance Planning – Last Done, Next Due (LDND) Monitoring

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Maintenance Planning

March 20, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) considers key elements of the Part CAMO Maintenance Planning Management Process Related to Task Management Introduction Aircraft planning and maintenance monitoring are the backbone of aviation safety and operational efficiency. It’s a complex balancing act between keeping planes in the air (generating revenue) and keeping them in the hangar (ensuring safety). Aircraft Maintenance…

Sofema Aviation Considers the Dynamic Between an EASA Compliant CAMO & AMO

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March 19, 2026

Steven Bentley

The relationship between an airline’s Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) and its internal Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) unit is challenged where the MRO typically operates within a shielded utility framework that systematically decouples technical execution from commercial consequence.” In 2026, as the industry grapples with unprecedented fleet age and a challenged skilled labor pool,…