Root Cause

Stop the Blame Game: Transform Your Maintenance Safety with a MEDA Investigation

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October 28, 2025

Steven Bentley

In the high-stakes world of aviation maintenance, an error isn’t just a minor slip – it can be a multi-million dollar event that grounds an aircraft, delays a flight, or, worst of all, compromises safety. Too often, the immediate reaction is to point the finger at the technician on the job. But what if we…

EASA Compliant Audits: CMS & SMS Relationship – Challenges and Misconceptions

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July 30, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) considers the relationship and practical considerations related to an effective CMS & SMS The effective implementation of both a Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) and a Safety Management System (SMS) is a regulatory driven obligation. However, despite regulatory expectations for synergy, many organisations continue to treat CMS and SMS as standalone activities, leading…

Sofema Online Launches the EASA Compliance Auditing 90-Day Zero to Hero Program – Enrol Today and Take Advantage of the Limited-Time Launch Discount

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EASA-compliant Aviation - Compliance – Quality - Assurance - 90-Day Intensive Program with VO

May 05, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) is pleased to introduce its EASA-compliant Aviation Compliance – Quality Assurance 90-Day Intensive Program with VO – a structured, self-paced training package designed to take you From Zero to Hero in just 90 days, preparing you for a professional role in EASA Compliance Auditing and Quality Assurance. This fully voice-supported training program…

Relentless Root Cause – Using Pareto Techniques as Part of Root Cause Activities

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Relentless Root Cause – Using Pareto Techniques as Part of Root Cause Activities

August 29, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the benefit of using Pareto Techniques as part of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities. Introduction Pareto Techniques can be highly effective in identifying and addressing the most significant issues that contribute to a problem. Here’s how the Pareto Principle, commonly known as the “80/20 rule,” can be integrated into RCA…