Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the Maintenance Check Flight (MCF) Requirements to comply with GM CAR M.301(i) Continuing airworthiness tasks
Introduction - MAINTENANCE CHECK FLIGHTS (MCFs)
The definition of and operational requirements for MCFs are laid down in the Air Operations Regulation and are carried out under the control and responsibility of the aircraft operator. During the flight preparation, the flight and the post-flight activities as well as for the aircraft handover, the processes requiring the involvement of the maintenance organisations or their personnel should be agreed in advance with the operator.
Sofema Online (SOL) (www.sofemaonline.com) considers the regulatory responsibilities placed on the operator by EASA.
Introduction - What are the responsibilities of the AOC holder required to implement a management system in accordance with ORO.GEN.200 in regards to continuing airworthiness management and contracted maintenance?
Continuing Airworthiness is a critically important task whether it is related to EASA Part M & Part CAMO (Continuing airworthiness Management Organisation) or EASA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO).
More About the Importance of Aircraft Technical Records
SofemaOnline (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers best practice related to the provision of an effective Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) / Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) Aircraft Technical Library.
Introduction
Strong Management of Technical documentation is an imperative for a well-run organisation. The effective administration of technical documentation and management of related aviation publications should never be overlooked and can adversely affect smooth-running and operational effectiveness if not managed to a high level.
The management of technical manuals and documents which are related to the establishment & maintenance of the aircraft, as well as to support the continued demonstration of organisation compliance with regulatory requirements is of critical importance to the success of the organisation.
The issuance of the airworthinessreviewcertificate (ARC) by the airworthinessreview staff only certifies that the aircraft is considered airworthy in relation to the scope of the airworthinessreview performed and the fact that the airworthinessreview staff are not aware of instances of non-compliance which endanger flight safety. Furthermore, it only certifies that the aircraft is considered airworthy at the time of the review.
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com and Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com offer Classroom, Webinar & Online Training I.A.W the requirements of GM2 CAMO.A.305(g) Personnel requirements training syllabus for initial safety training.
This document considers the situation related to organizations that are able to demonstrate partial compliance with the regulatory obligation and how they may demonstrate compliance.
Commented Steve Bentley CEO of Sofema “Understanding both the importance of the required training and the number of CAMO delegates who will need to demonstrate compliance with EASA Part CAMO Regulatory Requirements. Sofema has developed a training course which carefully covers in detail every element of the required syllabus - The course is 3 days in the classroom (It has to be to cover the subject matter!) It is also available with a voice-over (not slide reading rather complementary to the content of the slide) - This course has been audited multiple times and found to meet the training objective of GM2 CAMO.A.305(g).”
SofemaOnline (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com offers Competence building training for CAMO Staff - Planning – Engineering & Reliability
» Achieve a solid understanding related to the role of Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM) » Able to engage in a more practical way with Part M Functionality and to avoid or mitigate problems » Able to use the regulation to proactively manage the Continuing Airworthiness (CA) of your aircraft » Understand the activities which support the analysis of Safety Data including SB’s and AD’s » Understand the purpose of STC’s and how they are integrated into the maintenance Program » Understand the roles and responsibilities within the various CAMO groups including Reliability, Technical Records, Engineering, & Maintenance Planning
It is mandatory for European CAMO Staff to receive Safety & Human Factors Training with the Initial Training to be completed before September 2021
SofemaOnline (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com offers an online training course with voice over to cover the entire program – email team@sassofia.com or see the following link
Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Human Factors (HF) Combined Course - Fully Compliant with EASA PART CAMO
Available now Online with Voice Over
The course meets the full intent of EASA Part CAMO Requirements (Initial SMS & human factors training should cover all the topics of the training syllabus specified in GM2 CAMO.A.305(g)
Background related to Air Carrier (AC) operating Commercial Air Transport
Since the introduction of regulation 965/2012 European Operators have been working within the guidelines of a Safety Management System.
With the introduction of EASA Part CAMO, the SMS will be extended to cover also CAMO activities. An immediate challenge relates to the competence of existing Airline SMS Managers.
Each time EASA updates a major piece of regulatory requirement, AMC & Guidance we can see that they take the opportunity to address several outstanding or ongoing issues. In this case to look at Competence where EASA is digging ever deeper having established (correctly) that competence is a key component to effective oversight, supervision and management of a specific process.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at the requirements & best practices related to the provision of Safety Management System (SMS) training for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) Staff.
Introduction
The provision of training to appropriate staff, regardless of their level in the organization, is an indication of management‘s commitment to an effective SMS.
It is also has a direct bearing on the ultimate effectiveness of the SMS within the Organisation.
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that Part M Subpart G will no longer be valid from 24 September 2021.
To retain approval to manage Airworthiness of Large Aircraft and Aircraft operated by “Air Carriers” (AC) will require a transition to EASA Part CAMO together with all associated obligations.
EASA Part M Subpart G will no longer be valid from 24 September 2021 which means you MUST transition to EASA Part CAMO together with all associated obligations.
1/ Part CAMO becomes Mandatory including the need for :
Identified by EASA as Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014
Presentation by SofemaOnline (SOL) - Considerations related to SMS in Part - CAMO
Introduction
EASA as the representative of the European Aviation Community has the responsibility to develop a set of regulations that can be embraced by the European Aviation Community to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of ICAO Annex 19.
Consolidated Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 on Continuing Airworthiness (applicable from 24 March 2020).
Ref Also Annex I to ED Decision 2020/002/R (Amending Annex I to Decision 2015/029/R)
Part-CAMO is applicable to:
Aircraft used by licensed air carriers “ AC” - (Commercial Air Transport) and Complex A/C. Part-CAMO has superseded current Subpart-G of Annex I (Part-M) effective 24th March 2020 and at the end of the transition period 24th September 2020 - will become the only option.
Sofema Online considers the challenge of Managing Errors.
Introduction
To Errоr is to be Human, this is true in aviation as in any other activity, however, aviation is maybe less forgiving and we should understand the outcomes can be catastrophic.
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.
Part-CAMO organisations will replace Part-M Subpart G organisations. In accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 as amended.
