Performance

Ensuring effective use of the EASA Management System Assessment Tool MSAT

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April 18, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers how to use the EASA Management System Assessment Tool MSAT for the most effective results and outcomes. Introduction By using MSAT as a flexible tool aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the safety management system, the airline not only improves its compliance with EASA regulations but also builds a stronger…

Basic Principles of Human Performance in an Operational Environment – People or Environment?

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Human Performance

April 12, 2022

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Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction to the Core Principles of Human Performance Our performance is variable and changes throughout the day (also affected by our general well-being). We have a tendency to use mental shortcuts (called heuristics) that allow us to “speed up” our decision-making; however, these can lead to poor decisions…

Implementing a Safety Management System within an EASA Part 145 Organisation

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Implementing a safety management system

March 18, 2021

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Implementing a safety management system within an EASA Part 145 Organisation – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) provides insight! Do we agree on the purpose of an Aviation SMS? According to ICAO – ICAO Doc 9859 para 2.13.2 – ‘A hazard is generically defined by safety practitioners as a condition or an object with the potential…

Considering EASA Part 147 & The Role of Examiners & Invigilators – Preparation & Performance of Examinations

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Part 147

November 25, 2019

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Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) takes a look at the EASA Part 147 Type Examination Process. Examination Selection Process The examiner selects from the question bank the required number of questions based on the following criteria. The questions are grouped per subject (ATA Chapter). Note – It is recommended that the total amount of questions per…