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3 Areas where Aviation Regulatory Authorities Typically Underperform

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Aviation Regulatory Authorities

March 01, 2023

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Considerations presented by Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema (www.sassofia.com). Steve has over 50 years of experience in Civil Aviation and has been working for more than 25 years in the spheres of Quality, Safety & Aviation Training. Issue No. 1 – Regulators often fail to appreciate the role of vocational and competence-building regulatory training…

Aviation System Risk Assessment and Management – KPI’s, SPI’s & SPT’s

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KPI

February 24, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the relevance of KPI’s, SPI’s and SPT’s as part of Risk Assessment & Management. Introduction –Risk Assessment & Management KPI’s KPI’s Typically measures how well your operation is doing at achieving its goals, for example reducing downtime or costs. KPIs can be used as a benchmark to understand your organisation’s…

ICAO Structural Integrity Expectations I.A.W. ICAO Doc 9769 Airworthiness Manual

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Structural Integrity

February 21, 2023

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Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligation of the State & Operator to demonstrate compliance with Aircraft Structural Integrity Obligations. How to Check Operator Compliance with Aircraft Structural Obligations What is the difference between a Design Service Goal (DSG) & Limit of Validity (LOV) Introduction – Compliance with Structural Integrity…

How to Build Trust Within an EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisation?

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Trust

February 21, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the process whereby an organisation can develop its Safety Management System to manage culture in a way which enhances the development of Trust. Development of Trust – Introduction A positive safety culture relies on a high degree of trust and respect between the personnel and the management, and it must,…