Safety assurance activities are at the core of the safety management system (SMS) that aviation service providers (including aircraft operators) must implement to meet ICAO SARPS and regulatory requirements. Considering the Definition of Safety Risk Management Encompasses the assessment and mitigation of safety risks. The probability and severity of the consequences of the hazards are…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the Integrated Management System (IMS) role across multiple aviation domains. Introduction IMS aims to streamline operations, reduce duplication, and ensure consistency in achieving the organization’s objectives, especially concerning quality, environmental, and health and safety standards. The original concept of Integrated Management Systems emerged in the 1990s as organizations sought to…

When is a Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) not a CAMO? Well, it’s not a trick question, but as a result of EASA deciding to postpone the changes to Part M (as well as Part 145), there is a difference going forward between a stand alone CAMO and the CAMO which belongs to the Operators…

Sofema Aviation Services considers the drivers for SMS in EASA Part-CAMO within a CAMO Organisation. What is Part-CAMO Part-CAMO provides requirements for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO): compared with Part-M Subpart G organisation, the main difference is the introduction of SMS principles. Note 1 – Part-M Subpart G organisation may continue their activities with the…