Part-ORO

Delivering Safety Improvements through Cultural Change to Consider Mitigations That Impact the Exposures Introduced by HF – CRM

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Human Factors

May 27, 2026

Steven Bentley

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…

EASA Part IS Auditor & Risk Assessor Skill Set Requirements

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November 11, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Takes a deep dive into the Role of the Part IS Auditor Introduction The typical skillset required for a Part-IS Auditor or Safety System Risk Assessor primarily centers on aviation safety regulatory expertise and risk management, supplemented by information security knowledge. The premise that the existing broad skillset (Safety/Compliance) can typically address 90% of the task is generally supported by the…

Key Enablers and EASA Management System Requirements – Scalability and Suitability Considerations

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EASA Management System

August 07, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the Key Enablers for Effective EASA Management Systems In the MSAT framework the following key enablers provide the necessary capabilities for embedding a proactive, data-driven, and safety-centric culture. MSAT is not a one-size-fits-all checklist. It is a maturity assessment aligned with EASA’s performance-based oversight philosophy. Its value is unlocked when management…

Considering the Responsibilities of the AOC Holder to Implement a Management System in Accordance with ORO.GEN.200

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Management System

April 01, 2021

Steven Bentley

Considerations regarding Management System reviewed by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com The EU licensed air carrier also known as ‘the operator’, needs to consider both the relevant Part-ORO rules and the applicable Part-M / Part CAMO requirements. The operator should ‘scrutinise’ all its activities under its hazard identification and risk management processes. It is the…