Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers both best practice as well as “pointers” to ensure an effective compliance audit. Introduction In the complex environment delivered by EASA, it is necessary to have a proactive approach to maintaining a full understanding of all regulatory obligations. It is incumbent on the organisation to strive at all times to…

Discussion Paper raised by Steve Bentley CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) considers a selection of viewpoints related to the understanding of the role of Risk within the Aviation Safety Management System (SMS). Introduction – Do we understand what is meant by RISK in our aviation system? Steve Bentley, the CEO of Sofema Aviation Services,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the importance of managing the risks in a systematic and controlled way using a Flight Dispatch Operations Control and Flight Dispatch Risk Register as the Fundamental Tool. Hazard identification is the foundation of the risk management process in an SMS and may be conducted reactively, proactively, and even predictably….

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the importance of managing the risks in a systematic and controlled way, using a Ground Handling Operations Risk Register as the Fundamental Tool. Hazard identification is the foundation of the risk management process in an SMS and may be conducted reactively, proactively, and even predictably. A Hazard is something…