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EASA Part 145 Human Factors Training the Trainer – The Importance of Ice Breakers, Energizers, and Warm-Ups

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EASA Part 145 Human Factors Training the Trainer – The Importance of Ice Breakers, Energizers, and Warm-Ups

September 05, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the best practices for creating a warm and friendly environment. Introduction Incorporating ice breakers, energizers, and warm-ups into EASA Part 145 Human Factors training sessions is a strategic approach to enhance the effectiveness of the training. By creating a warm, friendly, and engaging learning environment, these activities help break down…

Delivering Error, Violations, Blame & Culpability Training

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Delivering Error, Violations, Blame & Culpability Training

September 02, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers best practices training techniques to address EASA Part 145 compliant Human Factor Training covering Error, Violations, Blame & Culpability. Introduction Delivering EASA-compliant 145 human factors training on Error, Violations, Blame, and Culpability requires a comprehensive approach emphasising understanding, engagement, fairness, and continuous improvement. To effectively deliver EASA-compliant 145 human factors…

EASA Operational & Maintenance Compliance Manager Review

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EASA Operational & Maintenance Compliance Manager Review

August 30, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key elements of an effective Compliance System together with the Roles and Responsibilities of the Compliance Manager (CM) Introduction Who is responsible for quality in an organisation? An answer that is often given is the Quality Manager (Compliance Manager). In fact, please Note that while the Compliance Manager is responsible for…

Aviation Safety Management Systems Risk Assessment Workshop Task

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Aviation Safety Management Systems Risk Assessment Workshop Task

August 30, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), www.sassofia.com, lays out a typical structure for performing a Risk Assessment as part of a Workshop Activity. Example Tasks for Aviation Safety Management Systems Workshop Aircraft Maintenance Example Tasks A new maintenance procedure has been introduced for addressing the robbery of ESDS aircraft components. The staff is unfamiliar with the new procedure. o   Identify…