Risk Management

Consider the Pre-Cursors to Errors and the Connection with Personal and Organizationally Optimising Violations

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Performance Influencing Factors (PIFs)

May 19, 2026

Steven Bentley

Pre-cursors to Errors – Pre-cursors are the conditions, psychological, physical, or environmental, that increase the probability of an individual making a mistake. These are often referred to as Performance Influencing Factors (PIFs). Exposures Individual Stressors: High workload, fatigue, lack of sleep, or personal anxiety. Workplace Environment: Poor lighting, excessive noise, or poorly designed interfaces (e.g., two identical buttons…

Updated course: Cybersecurity for Aviation Operations – Part IS Implementation Now Available on Sofema Aviation

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April 23, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is excited to share the latest updated training by Sofema Aviation (SA): Cybersecurity for Aviation Operations – Part IS Implementation   Enrol today What is the training about? This course provides comprehensive guidance on risk management, compliance strategies, cyber incident response, structured risk mitigation, and ISMS development. Practical workshops and case…

EASA Part IS Auditor & Risk Assessor Skill Set Requirements

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EASA Part IS Auditor and Risk Assessor skill set requirements displayed over a digital cybersecurity background with a lock icon.

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…

Sofema Online Launches New Training: Aerodrome Bird Management – Essentials Overview for Airport Safety & Quality Staff

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October 27, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to announce a new training available through Sofema Online (SOL): Aerodrome Bird Management – Essentials Overview for Airport Safety & Quality Staff   Enrol today What is the training about? The Aerodrome Bird Management – Essentials Overview for Airport Safety & Quality Staff training provides participants with the fundamental…