The challenges of Effective Aviation Compliance Auditing

Whilst the future focus of Aviation organisations will typically by slanted towards the implementation of safety management systems, processes to demonstrate full compliance will always remain a fundamental attribute of an effective aviation management system. Compliance is ensured through the use of an effective Compliance Control and audit system, under the guidance of the Compliance…

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Sofema Aviation Services Delivers Open Training Courses in Bucharest

The training was delivered in the conference facilities of Angelo Airport Hotel Bucharest. The hotel is conveniently located in Otopeni only a few minutes’ drive from Henri Coanda International Airport. The courses were organized in conjunction with our Romanian Training Partner “Romanian Air Services”. All courses delivered were from the “Essentials” Training program and delivered…

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Part M – Part 145 Interface and responsibilities

An Operator is required to have a process to manage Continuing Airworthiness as a direct responsibility, moreover it is required also to either have its own approved “in house” Part 145 or to Contract a Part 145 Organization to cover at least the requirements of both Line Maintenance and Minor Maintenance. Whilst the Maintainer is…

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Rising to the Challenge of Safety Management System Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

As a SMS trainer with many years experience and many courses successfully delivered, it is clearly evident that the biggest challenge every organisation faces is for sure connected to making this part of the process work for “your” organisation. Where are the challenges Well the first one is chronic under reporting – simply people are…

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