Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Risk Based Oversight (RBO) Fundamentals Anatomy of a Failure: Latent vs. Active To audit for systemic failure, an auditor should distinguish between two types of conditions: Active Failures (The Sharp End): These are the errors or violations committed by frontline staff (pilots, mechanics, controllers) that have an immediate impact. These are…

Introduction – To consider the following elements in focus: How to enhance the depth of our internal audits with focus on Root Cause Analysis Techniques. How to identify systemic risks before they become findings in an EASA audit, How to ensure that the Quality Control processes are compliant and effective. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) vs….

Sofema Aviation takes a deep dive into key elements of EASA Compliant Risk Based Auditing. Introduction Risk-Based Auditing (RBA) often referred to as Risk-Based Oversight (RBO) in regulatory contexts, represents a fundamental shift in how organizations verify safety and operational integrity. While traditional auditing focuses on a “snapshot” of compliance at a specific moment, RBA…

Get ready for an exclusive learning experience: Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) presents the EASA – Compliant Aviation Compliance Senior & Lead Auditor Training Event, hosted from 22 to 26 September 2025  –  not anywhere, but at the iconic Royal Aeronautical Society, No. 4 Hamilton Place, London This important five-day training event provides a unique opportunity…