May 18, 2026

Steven Bentley

Led by CEO Steven Bentley, Sofema Aviation is hosting the EASA Compliance Auditors Masterclass Webinar on May 20th. It focuses on practical application over theory, emphasizing how EASA compliance is managed in real-world organisational environments.

 

Key Topics Covered in the Masterclass

The session will address a range of current and high-value auditing and compliance areas, including:

  • How Can I Become an EASA Compliance Auditor
  • 7 Best Practice Auditing Tips for Navigating an EASA Compliance Audit
  • EASA Auditing Masterclass – Balancing “The Book” with Risk-Based Pragmatism
  • Compliance Auditing Considerations – Providing Positive Feedback & Managing Reports to  Drive Positive Changes.
  • EASA Internal Audit Root Cause Analysis Techniques
  • Meeting the Challenge of the two P’s (Production & Protection) for EASA Aviation Business Area Owners.
  • HOW CMS can Transform Regulatory Data into Measurable Efficiency, Safety, and Savings
  • EASA Auditor Best Practices – Strategies for Objective Regulatory Reporting
  • Considering the Future of EASA Compliance Auditing – With Reference to EASA AI Roadmap 2.0, EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) and NPA 2025-07
  • Compliance Considerations Related to Aircraft Acquisition (Buying, Dry Lease, Wet Lease)
  • Q: Can We Manage Components Off Wing without a “C” Rating Approval, when the inspection is included in the AMM (Small company)

 

Why These Topics Matter

The Masterclass is designed to reflect the practical realities of compliance auditing today, where professionals must balance regulatory requirements with operational efficiency, risk management, and evolving expectations for digital and AI-driven oversight.

The structure allows participants to explore not only “what the regulation says,” but also how it is applied in day-to-day operational decision-making, audit execution, and reporting quality.

A key element of the session is its interactive approach, in which participants are invited to submit specific compliance challenges in advance. These inputs help shape the discussion so that it directly addresses the issues faced in real operational environments.

Participation Focus

The overall value of the session lies in its direct relevance to current operational challenges in EASA compliance environments, offering practical insight into:

  • Improving audit effectiveness and consistency
  • Strengthening root cause analysis and reporting quality
  • Applying pragmatic, risk-based compliance thinking
  • Understanding emerging regulatory and technological influences in auditing practice

 

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