Clearing the Fog: Understanding the Role of EASA 147 and ATOs in Non-Approved Ad-Hoc Training Interviewer: Steve, thank you for joining us. There’s increasing discussion about the confusion that exists among some third-country aviation authorities regarding EASA’s role in regulating ad-hoc or short vocational training. Can you tell us more about this issue? Steve Bentley:…

Sofema Aviation Service (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements to ensure the appropriate level of Instructor & Assessor Competency. Introduction It is necessary to manage the competence of Instructors, Examiners and Assessors to a standard which is documented by the EASA Part 147 оrganisation within the MTOE. In addition it shall be acceptable to the Competent Authority…

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 various activities associated with delivering the required oversight of an EASA Part 147 compliant organisation. Concerning the Requirement to perform Quality Audits 147.A.130(b) states that the approved Part-147 organisation shall establish a quality system including: An independent audit function to o Monitor training standards, o Ensure the integrity of knowledge…