Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Takes a deep dive into the Role of the Part IS Auditor Introduction The typical skillset required for a Part-IS Auditor or Safety System Risk Assessor primarily centers on aviation safety regulatory expertise and risk management, supplemented by information security knowledge. The premise that the existing broad skillset (Safety/Compliance) can typically address 90% of the task is generally supported by the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers both Desktop & On-Site Evaluation in the context of EASA MSAT Application for Initial Certification, Continuing Oversight, and Performance-Based Evaluation. Introduction This document establishes a structured approach for desktop review and on-site evaluation of an organisation’s Management System (MS), ensuring alignment with EASA MSAT methodology and ICAO Annex 19 principles….

Introduction While regulated entities (operators, CAMOs, AMOs, aerodromes, ANSPs, design and production organisations) are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining these elements, CAs carry the parallel responsibility to ensure each element is present, appropriate to the organisation’s scope, demonstrably operating, and producing effective safety outcomes. Through MSAT, CAs move beyond compliance monitoring into performance-based oversight,…

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the Key Enablers for Effective EASA Management Systems In the MSAT framework the following key enablers provide the necessary capabilities for embedding a proactive, data-driven, and safety-centric culture. MSAT is not a one-size-fits-all checklist. It is a maturity assessment aligned with EASA’s performance-based oversight philosophy. Its value is unlocked when management…