MEL

20% December Discount on Sofema Online’s Quality & Safety for EASA Compliant Operations Staff Learning Path Diploma

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Quality & Safety for EASA Compliant Operations Staff Learning Path Diploma

December 18, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) announces a 20% discount on the Quality & Safety for EASA Compliant Operations Staff Learning Path Diploma for all enrollments made during December 2025 using the code DECEMBER20. The Quality & Safety for EASA Compliant Operations Staff Learning Path Diploma is a comprehensive, integrated program designed to support operations professionals preparing to…

Aircraft Operations Maintenance Control Centre – Managing Defect Reporting & Communication with TCH & OEM

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TCH & OEM

December 19, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligations related to communications with TCH & OEM. Introduction – how does the following work in your organisation? Operator processes for identifying and documenting problems or difficulties with maintenance tasks that, in the judgment of the operator, pose a safety hazard. Operator processes for reporting back to OEM/DAHs on…

Continuous Assessment of Deferred Maintenance Items and Trouble Shooting

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Deferred Maintenance Items

December 14, 2022

Steven Bentley

Deferred Maintenance Items – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process by which the effectiveness of the defect deferment process is assessed on a continuous basis. Introduction A simple measure of the effectiveness of the operation will relate to the safety and serviceability of the aircraft, the level of Technical Log or Pilot reports “PIREPs”….

Considerations related to OSD – CS MMEL Master Minimum Equipment List

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OSD

December 12, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com  considers the role of Operational Suitability Data (OSD) Related to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). Introduction – Why do we need an MMEL Certification Basis? In fact, before the year 2000, there was no standard requirement. Between 2000 & 2014 the standard was managed in accordance with JAR MMEL. The…