Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the best practices consistent with a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Program suitable for an Aircraft Engine Overhaul or Component Workshop. Introduction When we use the term Quality Control we are considering other elements: System Reliability, Integrity, Safety and Customer Satisfaction. Without an effective FOD Control Program in the production area, the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers Auditor Competence concern items related to the performance of EASA Air Traffic Control and Air Navigation Services – ATC & ANS Audits Introduction Auditor competency and development play a significant part in delivering effective audits within the ATC & ANS environment. In conclusion, the performance of EASA-compliant audits of ATC and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenges and best practices related to the optimization of the EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) Introduction Performance auditing within an Aviation EASA Part 145 Maintenance organization involves evaluating the three “E”s: Economy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness. The purpose of performance auditing is to assess management’s performance and determine…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the obligations related to Ramp Inspections for compliance with ICAO requirements. Introduction SAFA & SACA Ramp Inspections follow a procedure common to all SAFA Participating. States are then reported upon using a common format. All these procedures are established by EASA at an European level and are disclosed on the EASA website….