Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key features of an effective Supplier Vendor Assessment Process Introduction An EASA Part 145 compliant vendor qualification survey is a comprehensive evaluation covering organizational structure, personnel qualifications, quality management, safety and compliance monitoring, maintenance practices, record keeping, subcontractor control, facility security, environmental compliance, audit procedures, customer feedback mechanisms, and technical…

The EASA Accountable Manager (AM) in an aviation maintenance and manufacturing organization holds a pivotal role, being ultimately responsible for ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with the applicable regulations and standards. The specific duties of an Accountable Manager can vary depending on the size and type of the aviation maintenance organization, as…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the issues which are likely to be uncovered during a Compliance Audit of an EASA-compliant Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) Introduction Within the following areas may be found a number of exposures – however please note that while these are potential issues, many CAMOs operate at a high standard and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to announce that a new course regarding Compliance Audit System is now a part of our training portfolio: EASA Quality Assurance Internal Auditor Initial (Basic) – 3 Days Available as a Classroom or Webinar training – Register at team@sassofia.com What is the training about? The training is designed to stimulate…