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Introduction of SMS in EASA Part-CAMO Considerations

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HF & SMS - Considering The Role of Violations in our Aviation System

May 24, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services considers the drivers for SMS in EASA Part-CAMO within a CAMO Organisation. What is Part-CAMO Part-CAMO provides requirements for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO): compared with Part-M Subpart G organisation, the main difference is the introduction of SMS principles. Note 1 – Part-M Subpart G organisation may continue their activities with the…

Key enablers and EASA Management System Requirements related to MSAT

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EASA Management System Requirements

May 23, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key attributes required for an effective Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) Process. Introduction The key objective is to check that all the enablers necessary for the implementation of a management system have been properly established so that this management system operates and effectively delivers as expected. Users of the MSAT…

EASA Part CAMO HF & SMS – Considering The Role of Violations in our Aviation System

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HF & SMS - Considering The Role of Violations in our Aviation System

May 18, 2024

Steven Bentley

Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services What do we mean by Violations? Violations typically involve deliberately (and consciously) departing from known and established rules or procedures. The fundamental difference between errors and violations is that violations are deliberate, whereas errors are not. In other words, committing a violation is a conscious decision, whereas errors occur irrespective…

EASA Part CAMO Safety Risk Management Overview

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EASA Part CAMO Safety Risk Management Overview

May 17, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the Basic Aviation Safety Risk Management Process What is Safety Risk Management? Safety risk management is a key component of any SMS and involves analyzing all key business processes and identifying any safety hazards. The next step is to assess the risks and mitigate them. The risk is essentially a subjective assessment…