aviation safety

The 4 phases of ICAO SMS Implementation

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ICAO SMS

October 13, 2012

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Sofema Aviation Services considers the four phases of ICAO SMS Framework Implementation within an Aviation Organization. ICAO four pillars of SMS ICAO SMS Implementation initial phase The initial phase without surprise is the most important, to design the SMS framework which is going to suit your organization. A key element of this stage is to…

Implementation of Aviation Safety Management in an Operations Environment

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May 11, 2012

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MS Myth Busting and Realities – Steven Bentley MD Sofema Aviation Services www.sasssofia.com discusses SMS in an Operational Context. SMS is all about Compliance ? – Its not ! – Its about Managing Risk. Safety management goes far beyond traditional  compliance led approaches to auditing. So a Safety Management System has to identify potential safety…

Contractual and Sub Contractual Relationships in an EASA Aviation context

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February 13, 2012

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Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com offers EASA Part M training for industry and the regulator to cover all elements essential to the delivery, management and understanding regarding the operators responsibility in respect of Continued Airworthiness. It is important to understand the difference between Contractual and Sub Contractual Relationships in an EASA Aviation context, particularly in respect…

Where to gather data in a Proactive Safety Management System

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July 27, 2011

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How many different ways do you employ within your organisation to gather data to feed into your SMS system, this article explores the numerous ways you can obtain useful data. In fact 30 different ways are identified which you can incorporate or adapt to improve your SMS system. An effective ICAO compliant Safety Management System…