Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects of HF- CRM exposures Introduction Under EASA, the Air Operator (AOC holder) is governed by Part-ORO (Organisation Requirements for Air Operations), which must seamlessly interface with Part-CAMO and Part-145.The synergy between these regulations is where the most significant safety improvements as well as the most significant exposures are…

Sofema Aviation (SA) considers in depth the process to identify systemic risks before they become findings in an EASA audit, additionally how to ensure that the Quality Control processes are compliant and effective. Introduction In the EASA environment, the shift from purely compliance-based oversight to performance-based oversight requires organizations to move beyond “checking boxes.” To…

Navigating an EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) compliance audit requires moving beyond a “checklist manifesto” and toward a diagnostic conversation. In a high-stakes regulatory environment, the goal isn’t just to find a non-compliance, but to understand the systemic health of the organization. In an EASA environment, always frame your “insights” back to the Regulation…

Introduction The compliance department’s role in aircraft acquisition is defined by the rigorous integration of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 (Continuing Airworthiness) and Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations). Today the compliance function is the primary oversight enabler related to the “Technical Bridge,” ensuring that an asset’s airworthiness status remains continuous during the high-risk transition of…