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The Need to Move Towards a Risk-Based Audit Program

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Risk-Based

April 15, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) Considers Key Elements of an EASA Compliant Risk-Based Audit Program. Introduction – The Need for a Risk-Based Approach Traditional auditing is often criticized as a “tick-box” exercise in which every department is audited at the same frequency and depth, regardless of its danger or stability. The need to move toward RBA is…

Building Health & Safety (HSE) Competence into Aviation Leadership

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Building Health & Safety (HSE) Competence into Aviation Leadership

October 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the challenges when building an HSE into an Aviation Domain. Introduction Aviation Leaders set the Cultural Tone. If leaders treat safety as “how we work,” people copy it. If leaders treat safety as a box to tick, people copy that too. Important Note: Do not treat HSE and your core…