EASA Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Compliance Considerations

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects of Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Compliance Organisational Objectives Introduction The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) oversees and regulates safety standards within the European aviation industry, including Safety Management Systems (SMS). An SMS is a systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies, and…

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Considerations related to EASA Part 66 OJT Requirements

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the terms, definitions and differences related to EASA Part 66 OJT Requirements Introduction The objective of OJT is to gain the required competence and experience in performing safe maintenance. OJT assessment addresses the additional practical experience necessary to gain in a true maintenance environment as part of the first type…

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EASA-Compliant AOC Holder Operations Manual General Considerations

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the general features related to an EASA-Compliant Operations Manuals Introduction – Structure of the Operations Manual The manual should be well-structured and easy to navigate. It typically consists of several parts: Part-A: General/Basic: Policies, responsibilities of key personnel, and a description of the operator’s management system. Part-B: Operating Procedures:…

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The Sofema Aviation Services Wingspan Program

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is developing a program designed to provide different elements of industry support at little or no cost called the Sofema Wingspan Program. This is our “giving back” project. The active elements we currently have are: Sofema Wingspan Leadership Scholarship Sofema provides an annual budget of €50,000 to its Aviation Leadership…

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