Steve Bentley, FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services Considers the best practices, challenges and additional considerations related to Safety Auditing Methods within Ground Operations Both SMS compliance auditing and safety system (risk) auditing are crucial for maintaining and improving aviation safety. Compliance auditing ensures the organization meets regulatory standards, but risk auditing goes further by…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers a number of techniques suitable for identifying underlying causes in safety incidents, focusing on practical tools and methods relevant to design organizations Introduction For identifying the underlying causes of safety incidents, we should focus on techniques that effectively uncover root causes and inform risk control and mitigation strategies. Consider the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenges organisations face when addressing safety culture as part of the EASA Part 145 Organisations SMS Introduction Safety Culture Training is a crucial component of the Safety Management System (SMS) within an EASA Part 145 organisation. Part 145 organisations are responsible for the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of Aerodrome Ramp Safety Operations Introduction The integration of regulatory compliance, effective oversight management, and best practices in ramp safety operations is essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of aerodrome operations in the EU. Continuous improvement, proactive risk management, and adherence to stringent safety standards are fundamental…