Human Factors

Principles of Safety Assessment reference CS 25-1309. Part of the EASA Regulatory Approval and Continued Airworthiness Process

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Safety Assessment - Continued Airworthiness

October 24, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements for Safety Assessment reference CS 25-1309 as Part of the Regulatory Approval and Continued Airworthiness Process. Introduction EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) certification is an important process that aircraft manufacturers and operators must go through to ensure the safety and airworthiness of their products. As part of…

What training does EASA expect for Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Managers?

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Third Country EASA Part 145

October 19, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema considers the specific requirements for Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Managers found in EASA Document WI.CAO.00115-006 (Approval Date 10/11/2022) Foreign Part-145 – Management Personnel Introduction A Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Manager in an EASA Part 145 MRO organization has a highly responsible role that requires a deep understanding of aviation safety…

EASA Part 147 Training Manager (NPH) Roles & Responsibilities

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EASA Part 147 Training Manager

October 11, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the roles & responsibilities of the EASA Part 147 Training Manager Introduction The 147 Organisation offers a number of options related to the management structure, for example, the Accountable Manager may also be the Quality Manager or the Training Manager. Due to the requirement for independent Quality Assurance, it is not…

Considerations Related to Change Management within an EASA Part 145 Organization

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Change- Management- within-an-EASA- Part-145- Organization

September 26, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers EASA expectations related to EASA Part 145 Safety System Change Management. Introduction – 3.5 Change management. (145.A.202(a); GM2 145.A.200(a)(3),) Changes in organizational structure, facilities, scope of work, personnel, documentation, policies and procedures, can result in unintended consequences and the inadvertent introduction of new hazards, exposing the organization to new or increased…