Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the active elements of the Safety Management System (SMS) and the Duties of the Safety Manager – Ref Regulation (EU) 2022/201 Introduction The role of a Safety Management System (SMS) within an EASA Part 21 J – 21.A.239 Design Management System under Regulation (EU) 2022/201 is integral to ensuring aviation safety…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the opportunities for both Competent Authorities and Industry to take advantage of the opportunities related to the use of the EASA Management System Assessment Tool MSAT. Introduction  – MSAT aims to significantly contribute to improving safety management and oversight within the aviation industry, aligning with both EU regulations and international safety…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the general features related to an EASA-Compliant Operations Manuals Introduction – Structure of the Operations Manual The manual should be well-structured and easy to navigate. It typically consists of several parts: Part-A: General/Basic: Policies, responsibilities of key personnel, and a description of the operator’s management system. Part-B: Operating Procedures:…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) ww.sassofia.com considers the key aspects when auditing the Air Navigation and  Safety Management System (ANS SMS System) Introduction It is important to realize that the role of both QMS and SMS is to provide a service to the management team to understand both the non-conformities and risks which they face within the…