Aviation Safety Managers are meant to be the guardians of our skies — quiet heroes navigating risk, promoting just culture, and pushing for systemic improvements. And yet, many feel unsupported in their role. The challenge isn’t just technical — it’s cultural, structural, and often personal. Leadership expectations are rising, but many Safety Managers haven’t been…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenges and best practices related to the Management of Aviation Safety Risk and Exposure. Introduction Safety risk and exposure within an aviation environment is a critical topic, encompassing the various hazards and challenges that can occur during flight operations, as well as the measures in place to manage these…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key attributes required for an effective Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) Process. Introduction The key objective is to check that all the enablers necessary for the implementation of a management system have been properly established so that this management system operates and effectively delivers as expected. Users of the MSAT…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the active elements of the Safety Management System (SMS) and the Duties of the Safety Manager – Ref Regulation (EU) 2022/201 Introduction The role of a Safety Management System (SMS) within an EASA Part 21 J – 21.A.239 Design Management System under Regulation (EU) 2022/201 is integral to ensuring aviation safety…