Every Picture Tells a Story! Sure, but sometimes there is a story behind the story. Turns out the Captain had a very hairy landing (maybe wake turbulence from a departing aircraft) but in any event, he believed it was normal. Basically the Cowl of this huge 55,000 pounds thrust engine “kissed” the ground. Unfortunately, the…

The Focus of this blog is to consider the inter-relationship between Maintenance Error Management Systems (MEMS) – (typically using the Boeing Maintenance Error Decision Aid as a primary tool) and Safety Management through Human Factor Learning within the context of a viable Safety Management System. What is the Purpose of MEMS? The rationale behind a…

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the need for Human Factors Training for Part M Staff and notes EASA have not acted since the issue of NPA 2013-01 (B) more than 5 years ago. The potential for human error is ever present and best practice organizationally driven behaviours, together with enhanced personal understanding can only add to…

Sofema Aviation Services Presents: Human Factors for CAMO and Part M – CAR M Staff – 1 Day – Sofia, Bulgaria Where & When is the Course? SAS Training Academy, Sofia – Bulgaria, August 10th 2018 Who is the Course for? This course is aimed at Quality Managers, SMS Managers, CAMO & Technical Staff and…