About the author Steven Bentley is an avionics licensed aircraft engineer who obtained his initial qualification in February 1976. With more than 40 years’ experience in commercial aviation and a deep understanding of practical considerations involved in Commercial Aircraft Maintenance. Steven is MD of Sofema Aviation Services a Regulatory training and Consulting Organisation which was…

Sofema Aviation Services is very pleased to be returning to Johannesburg to deliver another series of EASA Compliant “Essentials” Regulatory Training courses. Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) has built up a strong reputation for practical and effective regulatory training, across a broad range of subjects. We are a regular visitor to South Africa and we have delivered multiple training…

Sofema Aviation Services are pleased to announce the availability of  Part M & Part 145 Regulatory Training  Mon 22 Junе, Vilnius, 3 Day, Part M https://sassofia.com/course/easa-part-m-subpart-c-g-i-training-3-days-vilnius-lithuania/ Followed by Thur 25 Junе, 2 Day, Vilnius, Part 145 https://sassofia.com/course/easa-part-m-subpart-c-g-i-training-3-days-vilnius-lithuania/   Part M Considerations The primary purpose of this training is to provide a thorough understanding of the Role of Part…

An Operator is required to have a process to manage Continuing Airworthiness as a direct responsibility, moreover it is required also to either have its own approved “in house” Part 145 or to Contract a Part 145 Organization to cover at least the requirements of both Line Maintenance and Minor Maintenance. Whilst the Maintainer is…