On 17 March 2022 RAS Technic & Sofema Aviation Services covered a number of subject areas related to the successful implementation & operation of the EASA Part CAMO & Part CAMO Safety Management System (SMS). The course was carried out by Florin Necula & Steve Bentley at Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport. Recognizing the importance…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenge of managing competence within the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Introduction A competent workforce is essential to the well-being of the aviation system This is particularly relevant within the Maintenance Control Centre. Staff who work in the Maintenance Control Centre environment are exposed to many elements of the regulatory…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the difference between Line & Base Maintenance and how to assess the scope of required work. What is Meant by Line Maintenance? The definition of aircraft line maintenance is provided in AMC 145.A.10, together with a list of activities which “may” be considered as line maintenance. The word “may”…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process to develop the scope of activities to be undertaken by the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Introduction The MCC sits between the Operations Control Centre (OCC) and Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) including: Base Maintenance Line Maintenance Outstation Maintenance The MCC essentially provides a range of services to meet…