Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the regulatory & aircraft paint and certification process. Introduction  The process of painting and refinishing aircraft involves strict procedures and controls to ensure airworthiness and compliance with safety regulations. A change to the external livery (e.g. painting or adhesive films) of an aircraft is considered a change to the Type…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the practical functioning of  International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) ICAO Introduction The primary objective of International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)ICAO is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of international civil aviation. It achieves this by setting standards and regulations for various aspects of aviation, including flight safety, air…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews the required Compliance Monitoring Requirements within an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) COMPLIANCE MONITORING – AMC1 ORA.GEN.200(a)(6) ED Decision 2012/007/R Compliance Monitoring: To monitor compliance with the relevant requirements of this Part and other applicable Parts. The organisation should specify the basic structure of the compliance monitoring function applicable to the activities conducted. The…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the primary elements of both planning & control within the operators’ Maintenance Control. Introduction We must ensure that Aviation Safety is afforded the highest priority and this means carefully managing the airworthiness of the aircraft. We should all accept that safety should never be compromised and in respect of aircraft…