Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key elements for effective engagement with the various potential risks posed to the aviation system. Risk management remains a critical concern in all facets of aviation, including Operations, CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization), and AMO (Aircraft Maintenance Organisation). Identifying potential risks involves a systematic approach, especially given the high…

Sofema Aviation Services – considers framework elements associated with the effective management of Safety Management System SMS Related Competencies Introduction The CAMO needs to ensure that the processes involved in safety risk management as well as the techniques for oversight are managed at the highest level across all continuing airworthiness management activities. Essentially with the…

Sofema Aviation Services looks at Safety Management System (SMS) Performance Indicators Introduction An essential aspect of any effective Safety Management System is to understand the methodology whereby we can measure the effectiveness of the delivery of the process. The following list serves as an introduction to a range of indicators that may be employed within…

Hazard Identification Methodologies – considerations by Sofema Aviation Services Introduction to Hazard Identification within the CAMO Environment Essentially there are three methodologies for identifying hazards as follows 1/ Reactive Hazard Identification We can through analysis of past outcomes or events identify the various Hazards that came into play – looking backward is usually easier but…