Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of the Safety Management System Interface within the Flight Test Environment Introduction Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the Flight Test Environment should engage with all challenges due to the inherent risks involved in testing new aircraft designs or modifications. Multiple risks may arise from: The need to explore…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) explores how Regulation (EU) 2017/373 guides aviation authorities to analyze non-compliance, enforce corrective actions, and uphold safety standards across aviation service providers. Introduction Regulation (EU) 2017/373 outlines the responsibilities and procedures for competent authorities in the aviation sector when non-compliance with safety regulations is detected in service providers. It establishes a…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key elements of an effective Compliance System together with the Roles and Responsibilities of the Compliance Manager (CM) Introduction Who is responsible for quality in an organisation? An answer that is often given is the Quality Manager (Compliance Manager). In fact, please Note that while the Compliance Manager is responsible for…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the need for FOD Maintenance procedures, best practices, and Cautions. Maintenance Procedures Overview Important Note The goal of a FOD prevention program is not just to detect and remove FOD but to prevent its occurrence in the first place.  For effective oversight, it is recommended to have a FOD manager…