Safety Risks

The EASA Management System Assessment Tool – MSAT- Core Capabilities

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EASA-Management- System-Assessment Tool - MSAT- Core- Capabilities

February 27, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.comĀ considers the Core Capabilities related to the use of the EASA MSAT Tool Best practices for implementing and leveraging the MSAT include comprehensive training, engaging in continuous feedback for tool improvement, and adopting a flexible application of the tool to cater to the unique needs of different organizations. Furthermore, collaboration between organizations…

EASA Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Compliance Considerations

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Safety Management Systems

February 23, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.com considers key aspects of Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Compliance Organisational Objectives Introduction The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) oversees and regulates safety standards within the European aviation industry, including Safety Management Systems (SMS). An SMS is a systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies, and…

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:…

Introduction to the Management of Change Process Compliant with EASA SMS Principles

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Management-of- Change-Process

January 19, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.com considers the essential elements of the Effective Management of Change ProcessĀ  (MOC) process together with challenges and best practices. Introduction Within our aviation environment change is inevitable and constant with a continuous demand for a robust and adaptive response. Effective Management of the Change process is a cornerstone of a proactive…