Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key roles & responsibilities for Aerodrome Key Management Personnel, including the critical function of the Accountable Manager. Introduction The responsibilities of the Airport Accountable Manager and Post Holders (often referred to as Nominated Persons) at an aerodrome under EASA Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 are central to establishing and maintaining the…

Sofema Online (SOL) considers the key aspects related to achieving the best outcomes with Boeing MEDA. Introduction  The Boeing Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA) is a structured process developed to identify the contributing factors to maintenance errors and events, with the goal of developing effective prevention strategies.  Its core philosophy is that people don’t intentionally make errors, and most…

This white paper discusses the crucial elements, challenges, and best practices for integrating Maintenance Event Decision Aid (MEDA) into an organisational safety culture, effectively measuring its processes, and linking it to a robust Continuous Improvement cycle within a Safety Management System (SMS) 1. How to Embed MEDA into an Organisational Safety Culture Embedding MEDA into…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role and purpose of the MSAT Tool. Purpose of Initial MSAT Certification The Initial MSAT assessment is used before granting initial certification to confirm that the organisation’s Management System (MS), including its Safety Management System (SMS) and Compliance Monitoring, are: Present – Documented in policies, manuals, and processes. Suitable – Adapted…