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MSAT – EASA Competent Authority – Best Practices Review

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August 19, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects related to MSAT – EASA Competent Authority – Best Practices. Consolidated Best Practices – All Domains Early Engagement & Preparation Initiate pre-application meetings to clarify expectations, referencing the EASA MSAT maturity model. Use the MSAT maturity model during documentation review to ensure that even at “Present” stage, the organisation demonstrates…

The Challenge of Safety Culture Training within an EASA Part 145 Organisation as part of the Safety Management System (SMS)

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November 07, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenges organisations face when addressing safety culture as part of the EASA Part 145 Organisations SMS Introduction Safety Culture Training is a crucial component of the Safety Management System (SMS) within an EASA Part 145 organisation. Part 145 organisations are responsible for the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components,…

Management of Change Considerations Related to EASA Part 21J Safety Management System Obligations

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Management of Change Considerations Related to EASA Part 21J Safety Management System Obligations

August 22, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process of engagement with the management of change requirements as well as the impact on existing processes and issues of concern. Introduction Engaging with the Management of Change as part of Part 21J SMS obligations requires a structured, proactive approach that considers the full lifecycle of the change, from identification…

EASA Regulatory Instructor Best Practices related to Effectively Balance Presentation, Motivation, Debate & Discussion

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Regulatory Instructor

July 07, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers top tips and best practices guidance related to the effective delivery of a short course training program Introduction To be an effective aviation training regulatory instructor, it’s essential to balance various aspects of teaching including presentation, motivation, debate, and discussion. The key to effectively balancing presentation, motivation, debate, and discussion…