Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the need for FOD Maintenance procedures, best practices, and Cautions. Maintenance Procedures Overview Important Note The goal of a FOD prevention program is not just to detect and remove FOD but to prevent its occurrence in the first place.  For effective oversight, it is recommended to have a FOD manager…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenges of Safety Management System (SMS) integration into an existing organisational system Introduction – What makes a successful Aviation Safety Management System operation? Effective aviation safety management relies on Five Key Concepts: Upper-level management engagement A just culture Safety event (Hazard with an unacceptable level of risk) Reporting and…

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com – considers the development of a suitable safety policy within an EASA Part 145 Organization. 1.2 Safety Policy and Objectives. 145.A.30(a)2, 145.A.200(a)(2), AMC1 145.A.200(a)(2), 145.A.70(a)2 Safety Policy To prevent aviation accidents and incidents our organization will maintain an active Safety Management System. Safety is a corporate value of HAS, and we believe…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the issues of Just Culture within a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Introduction – Just Culture Organisations should endeavour to implement a Just Culture Policy whereby the role of the organisation, as well as the individual, is considered. In the vast majority of circumstances the employee did not intend a “bad”…