Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role of the Air Transport Association (ATA) standards, including ATA 106, which are widely used and highly respected in the aviation industry. Introduction It should be noted that ATA Standards are both relevant and highly respected. Still, they are not mandatory under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory frameworks in…

Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com The training needs analysis (TNA) assesses the gap between the knowledge and skills the trainee possesses and the knowledge and skills they require, enabling them to perform safe maintenance in an aircraft. The TNA also justifies the content and duration of each course based on the course learning…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenges and a way forward of enabling Certification by an EASA Part 145 Organisation Holding appropriate Approval Introduction – What Does EASA Say? 1.3.2.1. Component training. Depending on the complexity and the technology of the component, the CC/S shall be able to demonstrate he/she received appropriate theoretical and…

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) takes a look at the EASA Part 147 Type Examination Process. Examination Selection Process The examiner selects from the question bank the required number of questions based on the following criteria. The questions are grouped per subject (ATA Chapter). Note – It is recommended that the total amount of questions per…