Flight Data Monitoring good practices presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Introduction – Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) FDM is considered a proactive and non-punitive use of digital flight data derived from routine ops to improve aviation safety” ((EU) 965/2012). The FDM program is considered a component of the operator’s Safety Management System. An FDM programme is…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the challenges of managing an effective CAMO Safety Management System. To consider the interaction of the CAMO with the obligation to manage Safety Hazards in aviation maintenance. For the purpose of aviation safety risk management, hazards should be focused on those conditions that could cause or contribute to unsafe operation…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers Safety Assurance within the context of an Aviation Risk Management Process. Introduction Safety assurance activities are at the core of the safety management system (SMS) that aviation service providers (including aircraft operators) shall implement in order to meet ICAO SARPS and regulatory requirements. Considering the Definition of Safety Risk Management Encompasses the assessment…

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,…