Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements to issue a Certificate of Fitness for Flight in accordance with APPENDIX VII TO CAR-145 Introduction A Certificate of Fitness for Flight is required to be issued to release an aircraft for a flight when it is not possible to issue a Certificate of Release to Service due to:…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the process whereby an organisation can develop its Safety Management System to manage culture in a way which enhances the development of Trust. Development of Trust – Introduction A positive safety culture relies on a high degree of trust and respect between the personnel and the management, and it must,…

Developing a Fatigue Management System – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligations placed on EASA Part 145 Organisations with the issue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1963 Introduction – Fatigue Management System Fatigue is a physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended wakefulness, circadian phase, or workload…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers various factors which should be considered within the context of Managing & Developing an Effective Fatigue Management System. Introduction Fatigue is an insidious threat to aviation maintenance staff, because of its potential to impact alertness and performance. Fatigue can often be associated with sleep loss, shift work, and long duty cycles…