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…

Do safety management programs improve a company’s bottom line? The answer is a resounding “YES”, although benefits may be somewhat hard to quantify without an effective process to manage DATA and to implement Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Service Level Agreements (SLA). In addition to potential outright savings on benefit claims, civil liability damages or…