Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)

Consider the Pre-Cursors to Errors and the Connection with Personal and Organizationally Optimising Violations

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Performance Influencing Factors (PIFs)

May 19, 2026

Steven Bentley

Pre-cursors to Errors – Pre-cursors are the conditions, psychological, physical, or environmental, that increase the probability of an individual making a mistake. These are often referred to as Performance Influencing Factors (PIFs). Exposures Individual Stressors: High workload, fatigue, lack of sleep, or personal anxiety. Workplace Environment: Poor lighting, excessive noise, or poorly designed interfaces (e.g., two identical buttons…

The Key Components of a Risk-Based Oversight Audit System

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Risk-Based Oversight (RBO)

May 18, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) takes a deep dive into a Risk-Based Oversight (RBO) Audit Approach The Core Philosophy: The Two Pillars of RBO The foundation of any risk-based system rests on two distinct pillars that move the focus beyond simple checklists: Planning Driven by Profile and Performance: The audit schedule is no longer a static calendar but…

New Course Launch: GACAR Part 145 & GACAR Part 43 for Repair Stations – Recurrent on Sofema

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May 13, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is excited to share the latest training by Sofema Aviation Academy: GACAR Part 145 & GACAR Part 43 for Repair Stations – Recurrent Enrol today What is the training about? This intensive two-day program is designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the regulatory framework governing repair stations in Saudi Arabia….

Meeting the Challenge of the two P’s (Production & Protection) for EASA Aviation Business Area Owners

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May 08, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Considers the oversight fundaments for EASA approved Organisations and considers the role of the Compliance Auditor Introduction In 2026, the EASA landscape focuses heavily on the Management System (MS). For an internal auditor, the goal is to bridge the gap between the regulatory requirement for Protection and the commercial drive for Production. When a finding…