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Building an EASA Compliant Ground Handling Operations Risk Register as Part of our Safety Management System (SMS)

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Ground Handling Operations

May 16, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the importance of managing the risks in a systematic and controlled way, using a Ground Handling Operations Risk Register as the Fundamental Tool. Hazard identification is the foundation of the risk management process in an SMS and may be conducted reactively, proactively, and even predictably. A Hazard is something…

Considerations Related to EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL) – Basic Licence

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence

May 13, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews & comments criteria related to EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL). Introduction Most Licensed Aircraft Engineers start off as mechanics taking between 2-4 years to become a Mechanic (and more than 5 years to become a Licensed Aircraft Engineer “LAE”). Normally persons who become Aircraft Engineers have an…

EASA Part 147 & EASA Part 66 Appendices – Roles & Purpose

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Part 147 & Part 66

May 12, 2022

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Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the Appendices to the Implementing Rules and AMCs related to Part 147 & EASA Part 66 – what will we find within the different appendices? Introduction There is a significant relationship between EASA Part 147 & EASA Part 66 with much of the criteria which influence Part 147 to be found…

Considering the Impact of EASA Regulation EU 2022/410 on Part CAMO Operations

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EASA Regulation EU 2022/410

May 11, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the impact of the CAMO change introduced by EASA Regulation EU 2022/410, which primarily affects a single air carrier business grouping. Introduction According to Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, in the case of aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of…