Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that two SAS courses were delivered to 8 delegates from Air Tanzania.  The experienced SAS instructor Dejan Dencic carried out the training on 23-27 January 2023 at the Air Tanzania Facilities. About the courses:  Developing an Aviation Maintenance Control Centre – 3 Days Training This course aims…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the Roles & Responsibilities of a typical MCC Defect Control Engineer. The Role of Defect Control Engineer is best suited to an established Certifying Staff with a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) who typically will have 5 to 10 years of “hands-on experience” with excellent relevant knowledge of general…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligations related to communications with TCH & OEM. Introduction – how does the following work in your organisation? Operator processes for identifying and documenting problems or difficulties with maintenance tasks that, in the judgment of the operator, pose a safety hazard. Operator processes for reporting back to OEM/DAHs on…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at some examples and considerations related to Aircraft Recurrent Defect management best practice – with thanks to EASA. Aircraft Recurrent Defect – Introduction Aviation History shows that a number of accidents and high risk occurrences have been linked to recurrent defects and technical faults on aircraft components and systems. These events were…