In this Sofema Aviation Services white paper discussion, Steve Bentley, FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services, explores how modern EASA auditing is evolving toward a more risk-based, performance-driven, and collaborative approach that strengthens safety culture while maintaining regulatory integrity. Introduction  Here we will discuss each of the following points in turn: Applying a more practical,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers SMS assessment guidance provided by the UK CAA  – See the following document. Introduction The document titled “CAA SMS Evaluation Tool V7” provides a comprehensive evaluation framework designed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to assess the maturity and effectiveness of Safety Management Systems (SMS) within aviation organizations. While it…