Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects related to the management of competence across the GACAR Part 145 & Part 43 Maintenance Organisation Approvals Introduction Managing competence across all business processes in compliance with GACAR Parts 43 and 145 involves developing a well-structured training program, ensuring ongoing evaluations and certifications, fostering a culture of safety, and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements related to Management Safety Performance within an Aviation Safety Management System Introduction An aviation safety management system (SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety risks within the aviation field. Safety performance management encompasses a holistic approach to managing all aspects of safety risk and requires constant…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key regulatory drivers for the Aerodrome Compliance Management System – Insights from ED Decision 2014/012/R Compliance management plays a critical role in ensuring safety, security, and operational efficiency within the airside environment. A well-structured compliance monitoring program is essential. This includes a clear audit schedule, comprehensive audit procedures, and…

Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com – considers a number of key processes involved in the process of hazard assessment within an EASA Part 21 J organisation Introduction Theoretical Foundations of Hazard Identification in Part 21J Hazard identification (HAZID) under Part 21J is anchored in theoretical safety concepts, primarily driven by a…