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Sofema Aviation Services Considers EASA Lead Auditor Prerequisites

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June 04, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services provides the following discussion regarding the challenge to become an EASA Lead Auditor, addressing regulatory compliance, best practices, and practical guidance Introduction: Prerequisites for Becoming an EASA Lead Auditor Regulatory Context – EASA does not explicitly define a single standardized qualification for “Lead Auditors” across all contexts. Instead, Lead Auditors typically operate within…

FAA STC Certification Process & Bilateral Considerations

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December 17, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements of the FAA Certification process together with Bilateral Considerations Introduction – Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) STC Issuance by the FAA The process begins with the FAA issuing an STC for a modification to a type-certified aircraft or component. The STC holder (the entity developing the modification) must demonstrate compliance…