Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the importance of managing the risks in a systematic and controlled way, using a Ground Handling Operations Risk Register as the Fundamental Tool. Hazard identification is the foundation of the risk management process in an SMS and may be conducted reactively, proactively, and even predictably. A Hazard is something…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the forthcoming changes to SMS & Organizational Performance Management System in EASA Part 145 environment. Organizational Performance Management Systems – Introduction Regulation 2021/1963 amends Continuing Airworthiness Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards safety management systems in maintenance organisations and correcting that Regulation. Additional Clause 145.A.120 – Means of Compliance Provides…

Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction to the Core Principles of Human Performance Our performance is variable and changes throughout the day (also affected by our general well-being). We have a tendency to use mental shortcuts (called heuristics) that allow us to “speed up” our decision-making; however, these can lead to poor decisions…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com takes a dive into the different types of Operational Violations. Note – We are not considering the act of sabotage which is a whole different subject as in general a violator is NOT expecting a “bad” (negative) outcome. Introduction – What is a Violation? To do or not to do?…