The following takes a quick look at the functional engagement of the SMS within the European Community and how it connects to the national airworthiness authority. The European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) – Is intended to ensure that the principles of safety management are applied within the European Aviation Community so as to continually…

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Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com takes a look at what obligations sit with an EASA 145 following the implementation of an SMS. Considering the difference between ‘CONTRACTING MAINTENANCE’ & ‘SUBCONTRACTING MAINTENANCE’ (a) ‘Subcontracting maintenance’ means subcontracting to a third party under the maintenance organisation management system. This is the case when a third party carries out…

The Airport Environment is without doubt “Compliance Intensive” with a plethora or rules regulations and obligations. Ensuring Compliance with all Regulatory and Organisational Requirements is a Fundamental Element of the continuous Airfield Operations oversight process. The Safety Management System should complement this process and enable ongoing assessment of Risk and Exposure, this adding a new…