Aviation Safety Culture

Safety Culture in Aviation: Can We Really Measure “the Way We Do Things Around Here”?

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Safety Culture in Aviation

June 19, 2026

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Sofema Aviation Services shares the following article written by Florin Necula, PhD, an Accountable Manager and Licensed Aircraft Engineer who combines academic insight with years of frontline operational experience. In aviation, we like to believe that safety is controlled by regulations, procedures, training, audits and checklists. And to a large extent, it is. Aviation would…

The Key Components of a Risk-Based Oversight Audit System

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Risk-Based Oversight (RBO)

May 18, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) takes a deep dive into a Risk-Based Oversight (RBO) Audit Approach The Core Philosophy: The Two Pillars of RBO The foundation of any risk-based system rests on two distinct pillars that move the focus beyond simple checklists: Planning Driven by Profile and Performance: The audit schedule is no longer a static calendar but…

Key Enablers and EASA Management System Requirements – Scalability and Suitability Considerations

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EASA Management System

August 07, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the Key Enablers for Effective EASA Management Systems In the MSAT framework the following key enablers provide the necessary capabilities for embedding a proactive, data-driven, and safety-centric culture. MSAT is not a one-size-fits-all checklist. It is a maturity assessment aligned with EASA’s performance-based oversight philosophy. Its value is unlocked when management…

Leading by Learning – Mizraim Montalvo, Tropic Air’s Chief Training Captain, Earns Two Sofema Diplomas. Read His Success Story.

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Success-Story Mizraim Montalvo

July 15, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Highlights the Success Stories of Aviation Professionals Who Completed a SOL Diploma We’re committed to delivering training solutions that align seamlessly with each client’s unique professional goals. This dedication led to the development of our Learning Path Diploma Programs – carefully structured to support your growth and guide you toward a successful career in…