Consider the following role definitions and responsibilities :- First that the Accountable Manager is responsible for the Quality System which includes both elements of Quality Control and Quality Assurance; Second The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the auditing of all Compliance related elements of the organization system. When we speak about Organisational Compliance we…

With the introduction of the new EASA requirements for Air Operators, together with the forthcoming requirements applicable to Part M, Part 145 & Part 21 the term ‘Compliance Monitoring’ is being used to describe the primary function of Quality Manager, indeed the role definition is also changed typically to be know as the “Compliance Manager”…

Significant changes are taking place to how both Quality and Safety will be viewed in the future, SMS has been coming for so long that it is almost like the anecdotal “boiling frog”, however the next generation of Aviation employees – both in the air and on the ground, will see significant changes in culture…

An overview document presented by Steven Bentley MD Sofema Aviation Services. “OR.GEN 200” applies to all commercial operators and non-commercial operators of complex motor-powered aircraft. It requires them to have an integrated management system, including an SMS. Typical responsibilities of the Ground Operations Post Holder will include ensuring the company’s compliance with  EASA regulations and …