Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com Considers the legal responsibilities of airport and airline employees regarding security.

Introduction

In the context of European aviation organizations, ensuring that airport and airline employees meet their legal obligations regarding security is a complex challenge, influenced by a multifaceted regulatory landscape.

• • European aviation is governed by a combination of international, European Union (EU), and national regulations, with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) playing a central role in establishing EU-wide safety and security standards.

 - Employees working within the European aviation sector are subject to these regulations, which dictate their responsibilities in maintaining the security of aviation operations.

Here we consider a broad overview of EASA regulations, focusing on the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) main objectives, priorities, and how they shape quality assurance efforts within the aviation sector.

EASA Regulations Overview

EASA regulations are comprehensive, covering all facets of aviation safety and enabling the demonstration of compliance with the relevant ICAO Standard and recommended practices. These regulations are divided into several annexes, referred to as "Parts," each addressing different areas of aviation:

EASA Aviation Training for Trainers - Facing the Challenges of Training an Adult Group                                                                      

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com Considers the key challenges which face aviation instructors engaging with adult groups

Introduction

There are lots of examples of theories and ideas regarding how people learn. You may even come up with your own theories :) never the less it is important to understand that all people learn differently so they have to be an integral part of the process.

Training an adult group comes with its own unique set of challenges.

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers key aspects of the management of Instructional Competence

Introduction

Competence is the ability of an individual to perform a task correctly

>> Typically a set of defined elements provides a structured guide enabling the identification, evaluation and development of the behaviors in the individual employees

>> Competence may be considered as a combination of is a combination of individual skills, practical and theoretical knowledge, attitudes, training, and experience.

>> Delivering effective training relies on a complex mix of Subject Knowledge, familiarity with Processes and procedures, Human Factors and the impact of the Safety Culture within the workplace.

>> Competence can be negatively affected by aspects of physical, medical or mental fitness which should also be considered on an ongoing basis.

Easy Access Rules for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012)
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com reviews the control process and available data supporting OSD.

 Introduction

The EC published on 27 January 2014 a new requirement in certification - “Operational Suitability Data” (OSD), mandating that aircraft manufacturers, including those building helicopters, submit data EASA considers important for safe operations.

OSD covers the following:

       »  Pilot training,
       »  Maintenance Staff Qualification
       »  Simulator Qualification
       »  The master minimum equipment list (MMEL);
       »  (Possibly other areas, depending on the aircraft’s systems.)

Review by SofemaOnline (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com

Introduction

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/897 of 12 March 2019 - Inclusion of Risk-Based Compliance Verification in Annex I and the Implementation of Requirements for Environmental Protection

• In accordance with Article 83 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the Agency itself, or through national aviation authorities or qualified entities, is to carry out investigations necessary for the performance of its certification tasks.
• The Agency assesses the applications but it is not required to carry out an exhaustive investigation in all cases pursuant to Article 83 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.

Sofema Online (SOL) (www.sofemaonline.com) considers the key elements related to the EASA Type Certificate & Restricted Type Certificate

Introduction

Requirements for the issuance of a type certificate or restricted type certificate - Ref 21.A.21(EU) 2019/897)

In order to be issued a product type certificate or, when the aircraft does not meet the essential requirements of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 an aircraft restricted type certificate, the applicant shall:

• Demonstrate its capability in accordance with point 21.A.14
• Comply with point 21.A.20
• Demonstrate that the engine and propeller, if installed in the aircraft:

° Have a type-certificate issued or determined in accordance with this Regulation; or
° Have been demonstrated to be in compliance with the aircraft type-certification basis established and the environmental protection requirements designated and notified by the Agency as necessary to ensure the safe flight of the aircraft

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at the requirements related to compliance with EASA Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 Part 21 Subpart H 21.A.171 Scope.

Introduction

Airworthiness Certificates are issued in accordance with 21.A.172 Eligibility

       » Any natural or legal person under whose name an aircraft is registered or will be registered in a Member State (‘Member State of registry’), or its representative, shall be eligible as an applicant for an airworthiness certificate for that aircraft under this Subpart. 21.A.173 Classification.

Airworthiness certificates shall be classified as follows:

       » Certificates of airworthiness shall be issued to aircraft which conform to a type certificate that has been issued in accordance with this Annex I (Part 21);
       » Restricted certificates of airworthiness shall be issued to aircraft:

  o   Which conform to a restricted type-certificate that has been issued in accordance with this Annex I (Part 21); or
  o   Which have been shown to the Agency to comply with specific airworthiness specifications ensuring adequate safety. 21.A.174 Application.

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews the key elements of the Compliance Monitoring Function related to Aircrew Training Management Regulations

Introduction Compliance Monitoring _ General (GM1 ORA.GEN.200(a)(6)) - ED Decision 2012/007/R

Compliance Monitoring Function

       » Reflect the size, nature, and complexity
       » Compliance Manager (CM) may perform all audits and inspections himself/herself or allocate a resource
       » Personnel should be competent I.A.W. AMC1 ORA.GEN.200(a)(6) point (c)(3)(iii), (External / Internal) 

Sofema Online (www.sofemaonline.com) considers regulatory complacencies following the introduction of the new EASA Part M requirements.

Notes Concerning Part CAMO & PART CAO

a) Part-CAMO provides requirements for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO): compared with Part-M Subpart G organization, the main difference is the introduction of SMS principles.

b) Part-CAO provides a new set of requirements for Combined Airworthiness Organisation: such an organization may perform CAMO activities or Maintenance Organisation activities, or both, but limited to non-complex aircraft not used by a licensed air carrier.