A Discussion Paper by Steve Bentley Group CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com   Clearing up the Basic Stuff SMS is not QMS by another name they are both separate and both significantly important QMS together with Quality Assurance (QA) strives to deliver a fully compliant product or process, whereas SMS considers the risk associated…

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com considers the major challenges   Introduction Without a doubt, an Effective Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) provides the industry with a key driver to manage the various elements, which together can support the lowering of the exposure and lead to a reduction of incidents and accidents. The crux of implementing an…

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) is a European EASA Compliant Regulatory and Vocational Training & Consulting Organisation. Specializing in EASA Regulations and with 10 years under our belt – During 2019 we expect to issue our 20,000th Certificate of Course Completion.   Calling on all Aviation Accountable Managers / Post Holders / Leadership Team How well…

Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services believes it is time to recognize Quality (QAS) as a component of our organisations SMS. Where Should an EASA Compliant Quality Assurance System “Sit” in relation to the Organisations SMS? Introduction Historically (and growing up in the workplace through the 1970’s I can attest to the fact) there…