Safety Assurance

How EASA Regulatory Authorities and Organizations Can Use Management System Assessment Tool MSAT

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Management- System-Assessment-Tool MSAT

February 28, 2024

Steven Bentley

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…

EASA-Compliant AOC Holder Operations Manual General Considerations

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Operations Manual

February 21, 2024

Steven Bentley

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:…

Compliance Auditing of an ANS SMS System

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Compliance-Auditing-of- an-ANS-SMS-System

January 02, 2024

Steven Bentley

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…

Potential Risk Consideration Elements for EASA Part 145 Safety Management System

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Risk Consideration Elements for EASA Part 145

November 22, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com identifies key elements suitable for Risk Consideration Elements consideration when building an EASA Part 145 Risk Register. Management Considerations Limited or lack of management commitment Management do not demonstrate support for the activity Lack of or incomplete description of roles, accountabilities and responsibilities Limited or lack of resource availability or planning,…