Nominated Post Holder

Meeting the Challenge of the two P’s (Production & Protection) for EASA Aviation Business Area Owners

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May 08, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Considers the oversight fundaments for EASA approved Organisations and considers the role of the Compliance Auditor Introduction In 2026, the EASA landscape focuses heavily on the Management System (MS). For an internal auditor, the goal is to bridge the gap between the regulatory requirement for Protection and the commercial drive for Production. When a finding…

EASA Part 145 Cyber Security Compliance: Duties and Responsibilities Under IS.I.OR.240

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Business professional reviewing cybersecurity data on multiple screens, representing EASA Part 145 cyber security duties, accountabilities, and responsibilities compliant with IS.I.OR.240.

February 10, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key elements related to Cyber Security Compliance within an EASA Part 145 Organisation. Regulation (EU) 2023/203, specifically IS.I.OR.240, mandates a structured and accountable approach to cybersecurity. Recognizing the critical role of robust cybersecurity practices requires EASA Part 145 organizations to understand duties, accountabilities, and responsibilities to maintain compliance and safeguard sensitive information. This document provides a breakdown of key roles—Accountable Manager, Nominated Post Holder, Business Area Manager,…

Considering Management Control of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) within an EASA Part 145 Organisation

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Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)

January 19, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the roles and responsibilities related to the production and management control of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) Introduction The purpose of the maintenance organisation exposition (MOE) is to identify the procedures, means and methods of the approved EASA 145 organisation. An up-to-date and effective MOE is crucial to maintaining…

Addressing EASA Regulatory findings when received by an EASA Third Country Organisation

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EASA-Regulatory-findings

November 10, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process and the steps which need to be taken by an organisation receiving EASA Regulatory findings. Introduction To satisfy the obligations of an organisation related to the continuance of an EASA third country approval. The organisation should recognise the following 1/ It is the responsibility of the Business Area…