GACAR Part 5

KSA – GACAR Part 5 SMS Compliance Overview

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GACAR Part 5

January 31, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of the GACAR Part 5 Safety Management System Introduction GACAR Part 5 presents a robust framework for ensuring aviation safety through a systematic approach to: Risk management, Assurance, and Continuous improvement. Implementation challenges, especially in the areas of hazard identification, safety promotion, and recordkeeping, require thoughtful adaptation…

Delegates from Alsalam Aerospace completed the Safety Management Systems For Ground Operations training

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Alsalam-Aerospace

December 23, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to share that the Safety Management Systems For Ground Operations was delivered to delegates from Alsalam Aerospace. Our knowledgeable instructor, Abdulltif Al-Husawi, delivered the training as an in-company classroom. About the training Compliance with GACAR Part 5 regulations and the successful implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) is…

Practical Safety Auditing Methods for Aviation Ground Operations SMS

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December 16, 2024

Steven Bentley

Steve Bentley, FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services Considers the best practices, challenges and additional considerations related to Safety Auditing Methods within Ground Operations Both SMS compliance auditing and safety system (risk) auditing are crucial for maintaining and improving aviation safety. Compliance auditing ensures the organization meets regulatory standards, but risk auditing goes further by…

GACAR Part 5 Requirements for SMS Documentation

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December 09, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of the KSA (Saudi) GACAR Part 5 Safety Management System Documentation Introduction GACAR Part 5 places a strong emphasis on maintaining comprehensive SMS documentation as a cornerstone of regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvement. The requirements for documenting safety policies, risk management processes, safety assurance activities, and…