Maintenance Personnel

Competence Development Pathways within an EASA Compliant Aircraft Maintenance Environment

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August 21, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services and Sofema Online considers the importance of developing competence pathways to maximize the level of engagement and effectiveness of all employees. Introduction In the context of aircraft maintenance, Competence Development Pathways (CDPs) within the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) framework should be designed to ensure that maintenance personnel acquire, maintain, and…

Key Challenges in Implementing EASA Part-IS Compliance in Aviation Maintenance

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A close-up of a metallic padlock placed on a computer keyboard, symbolizing cybersecurity and data protection in aviation maintenance. The Sofema Aviation Services logo is in the top-left corner, with a text overlay focusing on EASA Part-IS compliance.

February 20, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) considers key challenges related to EASA Part-IS Compliance in Aviation Maintenance Introduction – EASA’s Part-IS compliance is essential to protect aviation maintenance operations from cybersecurity threats. However, organizations must strike a balance between security measures and operational efficiency. By adopting a risk-based approach, improving cyber awareness training, leveraging secure digital solutions, and…