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MSAT – EASA Competent Authority – Best Practices Review

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August 19, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects related to MSAT – EASA Competent Authority – Best Practices. Consolidated Best Practices – All Domains Early Engagement & Preparation Initiate pre-application meetings to clarify expectations, referencing the EASA MSAT maturity model. Use the MSAT maturity model during documentation review to ensure that even at “Present” stage, the organisation demonstrates…

Aviation Safety Managment System Risk Assessment – Challenges

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Aviation professional conducting a safety assessment near an aircraft engine, representing challenges in Aviation SMS Risk Assessment.

February 13, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key challenges faced by the Safety Managment System. Introduction While Aviation Safety managment System risk assessment faces challenges such as inconsistent hazard identification, organizational barriers, and resource constraints, the adoption of best practices and practical training can bridge these gaps. Leadership must prioritize SMS integration into the organizational culture and…

Meet one of the Winners of Sofema Online’s Mascot Prize Contest – Marshallino Coetzee!

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January 20, 2025

Steven Bentley

We are excited to present the winners from the Sofema Online’s Mascot Prize Contest! Meet Marshallino Coetzee, one of the FREE Diploma Winners of Our Mascot Prize Contest. He is a Safety Manager for a group of companies. Hear more from Marshallino and his journey below. Marshallino has chosen the  EASA Part 145 Safety Management…

Training Considerations related to a Functioning MCC (Managing Competence)

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Functioning MCC (Managing Competence)

July 30, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenge of managing competence within the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Introduction A competent workforce is essential to the well-being of the aviation system This is particularly relevant within the Maintenance Control Centre. Staff who work in the Maintenance Control Centre environment are exposed to many elements of the regulatory…

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