Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews & comments criteria related to EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL). Introduction Most Licensed Aircraft Engineers start off as mechanics taking between 2-4 years to become a Mechanic (and more than 5 years to become a Licensed Aircraft Engineer “LAE”). Normally persons who become Aircraft Engineers have an…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role and purpose of EASA Part 145.A.37 – Airworthiness Review Staff. The Key Aspects of a Part 145 Approval Consider the following: Facilities – appropriate to meet the environmental requirements sufficient for the work being carried out. Manpower – Sufficient – Competent to perform the required activities. Documentation –…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the current landscape of Bilateral Aviation Agreement (Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement -BASA) between EASA, FAA & UK CAA. Introduction – EU / UK The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement concluded between the EU and the UK sets out preferential arrangements in areas such as trade in goods and in…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers current acceptance between FAA & UK CAA. The UK CAA accepts the following in respect of FAA Products & Articles Note 1: Aircraft certified in the restricted category for purposes of agricultural, forest, and wildlife conservation, aerial surveying, patrolling, weather control, aerial advertising, aerial dispensing of liquids, and other…