EASA regulations

Considerations related to EASA Open Category Drone Operations

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Drone Operations

February 02, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at the regulations related to the operation of Drones below 25KG. Introduction: ‘Open’ category of Drone Operations Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Article 4) Operations shall be classified as UAS operations in the ‘open’ category only where the following requirements are met: (a) the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) belongs to one of the…

Performing a Part 21 G Related Remote Audit using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) i.a.w. ED Decision 2021/007/R

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remote audit

January 30, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers acceptable practice for the performance of a remote audit. Remote Audit Introduction This auditing process is available to: Competent authorities when overseeing regulated organisations; Regulated organisations when conducting internal audits / monitoring compliance of their organisation with the relevant requirements, and When evaluating vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. Terminology ‘remote audit’…

Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program: We are pleased to welcome three new companies!

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Privileged Training Partner (PTP)

January 16, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to welcome the following three new members to our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program: FL2SKY 2AS TECHNICS European Air Charter They joined our Partners Network including over 90 aviation companies from around the world that benefit from Corporate and Individual Discounts on more than 650 Classrooms, Webinars, and 300+…

Introduction to the Role of a Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Defect Control Engineer

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Defect Control Engineer

January 09, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the Roles & Responsibilities of a typical MCC Defect Control Engineer. The Role of Defect Control Engineer is best suited to an established Certifying Staff with a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) who typically will have 5 to 10 years of “hands-on experience” with excellent relevant knowledge of general…