An Opinion expressed by Steven Bentley Managing Director of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com considers the role of the Quality Assurance Department in respect to the generation of  the varius procedures required to comply with EASa regulations. An EASA approved operator or MRO must employ at least 1 Quality Manager (although EASA are currently in the…

Presented by Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation services comments or observations are welcome please email [email protected] The following non exhaustive list is a guide to the effective auditing of Competence Management in a EASA Part 145 organization. All requirements are derived from either IR Implementing Rule requirements. Or AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance requirements….

An overview document presented by Steven Bentley MD Sofema Aviation Services. “OR.GEN 200” applies to all commercial operators and non-commercial operators of complex motor-powered aircraft. It requires them to have an integrated management system, including an SMS. Typical responsibilities of the Ground Operations Post Holder will include ensuring the company’s compliance with  EASA regulations and …

Presented by Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com EASA Basic Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1108/2009 (hereafter referred to as the ‘Basic Regulation’) included aerodromes and ATM/ANS into the European aviation safety regulatory system. Notice of Proposed Amendment NPA 2011-20 (A) 09/12/2011 introduces rules applicable to aerodromes. The Implementing Rules (IRs) will become…