Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Best Practice Risk Process & How to Assess. Introduction – Business Risk & Assessment of Change in EASA Part 145 While Safety Management Systems (SMS) focus on aviation safety, EASA regulations acknowledge that business risks (financial pressure, commercial expansion, restructuring) are often the root cause of safety risks. Managing the safety impact…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role and purpose of the MSAT Tool. Purpose of Initial MSAT Certification The Initial MSAT assessment is used before granting initial certification to confirm that the organisation’s Management System (MS), including its Safety Management System (SMS) and Compliance Monitoring, are: Present – Documented in policies, manuals, and processes. Suitable – Adapted…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of the KSA (Saudi) GACAR Part 5 Safety Management System Documentation Introduction GACAR Part 5 places a strong emphasis on maintaining comprehensive SMS documentation as a cornerstone of regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvement. The requirements for documenting safety policies, risk management processes, safety assurance activities, and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of the Safety Management System Interface within the Flight Test Environment Introduction Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the Flight Test Environment should engage with all challenges due to the inherent risks involved in testing new aircraft designs or modifications. Multiple risks may arise from: The need to explore…