Driving Safety Management System (SMS) Value from your Aviation Maintenance Error Management System (MEMS). Throughout our Industry we know that Maintenance Errors cost millions of Euros every year through the need for rework, delays and lost revenue.(To consider also the potential to introduce safety related exposures). What is MEDA? Boeing developed the MEDA process to…

Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services believes it is time to recognize Quality (QAS) as a component of our organisations SMS. Where Should an EASA Compliant Quality Assurance System “Sit” in relation to the Organisations SMS? Introduction Historically (and growing up in the workplace through the 1970’s I can attest to the fact) there…

Sofema Aviation Services Presents: Safety Management Systems Audit Techniques Essentials – 1 Day – Sofia, Bulgaria Where & When is the Course? SAS Training Academy, Sofia – Bulgaria – September 17th 2018 Who is the Course for? This training is highly relevant for safety and quality assurance auditors Manager as well as business area stake…

The goal of Threat and Error Management (TEM) is to reducing airport accidents with the dual process of both Identifying the potential threats (Hazards) and by developing avoidance behaviours (Mitigations). Effective aerodrome Safety Management System risk management requires a significant effort from all stakeholders including the Regulatory Authority as well as the Airport Authority. Guidance…