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…

Sofema Aviation Services Presents: EASA Aviation Nominated Persons and Business Area Managers QMS & SMS Obligations & Root Cause Analysis – 2 Days – Sofia, Bulgaria Where & When is the Course? SAS Training Academy, Sofia – Bulgaria- – October 25th and October 26th 2018 Who is the Course for? It is for Accountable executives…

Introduction provided by Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com This document considers an overview of the overall concept of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in the Territories. It applies to all those parts of the aviation industry such as aircraft operators, maintenance organisations, ATS providers and aerodrome operators required to operate an SMS. Aviation safety has traditionally focused…

GCAA says now –EASA Says Later! ICAO says 8 years ago (2009) Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) considers the current status of SMS within an EASA compliant Part 145 organisation. What is SMS? Sure we all know what is a Safety Management System (SMS) But consider the two options : a) Safety Management System focused on…