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…

Sofema Aviation Services – considers framework elements associated with the effective management of Safety Management System SMS Related Competencies Introduction The CAMO needs to ensure that the processes involved in safety risk management as well as the techniques for oversight are managed at the highest level across all continuing airworthiness management activities. Essentially with the…

Sofema Aviation Services looks at Safety Management System (SMS) Performance Indicators Introduction An essential aspect of any effective Safety Management System is to understand the methodology whereby we can measure the effectiveness of the delivery of the process. The following list serves as an introduction to a range of indicators that may be employed within…