Steve Bentley, FRAeS and CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (with over 30 years of auditing experience), comments on the challenges of driving an effective compliance system Introduction As an auditor with over 30 years of experience, I firmly believe there are no truly “common” findings in EASA audits. However, there are areas of shortfall. Each…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) – Considers Best Practices to Engage Correctly with Media Questions and Challenges To support designated spokespersons or nominated emergency response team members to effectively respond to difficult questions in the wake of aviation incidents or accidents. Note: During this difficult time, it is important to preserve the organization’s credibility and empathy…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements related to Management Safety Performance within an Aviation Safety Management System Introduction An aviation safety management system (SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety risks within the aviation field. Safety performance management encompasses a holistic approach to managing all aspects of safety risk and requires constant…

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the process of ensuring effective  risk control and mitigation strategies within an EASA Part 21J SMS Introduction For EASA Part 21J SMS, implementing effective risk control and mitigation strategies involves a combination of hazard identification, safety risk management, and continual monitoring to ensure compliance and manage potential hazards associated with design…