Introduction – The shift from a culture of blame to a culture of systemic improvement is a cornerstone of modern aviation safety management. When an organization reacts to audit findings by blaming the “person in charge,” it incentivizes the concealment of errors, which ultimately degrades safety and operational efficiency. The most effective audit reports are those…

Sofema Aviation (SA) considers the impact of AI in relation to Compliance Auditing In the 2026 regulatory landscape, EASA compliance auditing is undergoing its most radical transformation since the shift from prescriptive rules to performance-based oversight. As an auditor, your focus should move away from purely checking “what” was done to investigating “how” (If a…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Takes a deep dive into the Role of the Part IS Auditor Introduction The typical skillset required for a Part-IS Auditor or Safety System Risk Assessor primarily centers on aviation safety regulatory expertise and risk management, supplemented by information security knowledge. The premise that the existing broad skillset (Safety/Compliance) can typically address 90% of the task is generally supported by the…

With over 35,500 enrolments last year, Sofema Online (SOL) continues to make an impact in aviation regulatory training. A key factor behind this growth? The Sofema Online Freedom Pass (FP)—a subscription-based model that provides unrestricted access to over 400 courses, training packages, and diplomas. Freedom Pass In addition, Sofema Online has recently expanded its portfolio…