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Sofema Aviation Service (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements to ensure the appropriate level of Instructor & Assessor Competency. Introduction It is necessary to manage the competence of Instructors, Examiners and Assessors to a standard which is documented by the EASA Part 147 оrganisation within the MTOE. In addition it shall be acceptable to the Competent Authority…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com provides SMS Training for trainers to prepare your SMS Instructor to deliver appropriate training for all roles within your organisation. Introduction – Consider the following: An SMS is more than just the sum of its elements. An SMS requires a different way of thinking – o A systems or systematic approach! An…

The Short Answer is No! However, there is a little more to this story – Read on! Safety Management System in aviation – FAA vs EASA environment Whether we are talking about, FAA or EASA as the “regulatory environment” the focus remains on demonstrating that the organisation has an SMS that essentially shows compliance with…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the frequently used Abbreviations & Definitions within SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft)  and SACA (Safety Assessment of Community Aircraft). Abbreviations & Definitions ACMI Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance (provided in a wet lease arrangement) AD Airworthiness Directive AIP Aeronautical Information Publications AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual…