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Cybersecurity Responsibilities in EASA Part 145 Maintenance – Safety System Integration

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February 05, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers a practical level of engagement for typical Small to Medium EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisations. Introduction For an EASA Part 145 approved maintenance organization to achieve the integration of cybersecurity into the operational framework, including the Safety Management System (SMS), requires practical, resource-conscious strategies. Adapting a Risk Management Framework Train…

Course Review – EASA Part 21 Subpart J Safety Management System Implementation

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February 04, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers EASA Part 21 Subpart J Safety Management System training course provided by SAS and it’s key features The training material demonstrates a robust and comprehensive approach to supporting participants in understanding and implementing Safety Risk Management (SRM) within EASA Part 21J and Part 21G organizations. Below are the key positive…

In-Service Development of the EASA Compliant Aircraft Maintenance Program

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January 23, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers EASA Compliant Aircraft Maintenance Program Post-Introduction and MSG-3 Interfaces Introduction Once an Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) is developed and approved using the MSG-3 methodology, its lifecycle does not end. The Maintenance Review Board (MRB) is a crucial element in the maintenance program development process, particularly post-production. Post-production MRB meetings are…

Practical Safety Auditing Methods for Aviation Ground Operations SMS

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December 16, 2024

Steven Bentley

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…