Sofema Online (SOL) considers best practices and procedures related to Aircraft Lavatory Servicing.
Introduction
Aircraft toilet servicing is a vital aspect of aircraft maintenance. Ensuring that the vacuum toilet system operates flawlessly is essential for the well-being and comfort of passengers as well as health and sanitation.
By adhering to these health and safety standards, airlines and maintenance providers can ensure the well-being of their employees, passengers, and the environment
Sofema Online (SOL) reviews best practices for a routine Aircraft Cabin Cleaning Operation – Consider the Following Example Work Instruction
Introduction & Safety Precautions
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers best practices and health and safety requirements to ensure the correct management of potable water for use in aircraft
Introduction to Aircraft Portable Water
Maintaining the quality of potable water on aircraft requires regular testing, vigilant monitoring, and adherence to best practices. Proper treatment and handling procedures, combined with a robust testing regimen, can ensure that passengers and crew have access to safe drinking water during their flights.
Sofema Online www.sofemaonline.com looks at the essential elements of a functioning EASA Part 145 Organisation
Risk management
Risk Management is primarily comprised of two elements.
>> Hazard identification
>> Risk Assessment (and mitigation)
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the role of a Functional Hazard Assessment as part of the Aircraft Type Certificate Certification Process.
Introduction
A Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) is a systematic evaluation conducted to identify and assess potential hazards associated with the functions and behaviours of a system or process. It is common to ensure safety and mitigate risks.
>> The FHA focuses on analyzing the functional aspects of a system to identify potential hazards and their potential consequences.
Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers in depth a number of issues and challenges which are faced by the Industry
>> Due to various misunderstandings related to the need for regulatory training and
>> Obligations related to the management of competence.
Third Country Approved Organizations are responsible directly for the competence of all staff required to discharge EASA Regulatory obligations.
Introduction
This is a high-level SMS course specifically designed for executives and the leadership team who need to demonstrate a broad level of knowledge across the whole SMS Ecosystem.
The course covers a wide range of SMS-related subjects and attempts to answer key questions
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the Role of Software in support of Aviation Risk Management.
Introduction
Aviation Risk Management Software is used to identify, assess, and support the mitigation of potential risks. Effective use of software can help ensure that they maintain a high level of safety by identifying potential risks.
Software can be used to automate tasks, provide real-time data and analytics, simplify reporting and provide guidance on how to mitigate them.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the best practice related to effective sampling during EASA-compliant audits.
Introduction - Effective sampling during aviation quality audits is crucial to ensure that the audit is comprehensive and accurate. This becomes particularly important with DATA heavy audits for example during a Reliability System Audit.
Introduction:
>> The Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known as the Chicago Convention, was signed on December 7, 1944, by 52 countries in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
>> The Convention established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the coordination and regulation of international air travel.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the basic principles related to effective inspection of composite materials using TAP hammer method.
Introduction
The following information identifies in details the basic principles of tap hammer testing as part of Aviation Composite Inspection techniques how to ensure effective practical training how to provide oversight of the correct performance of the task
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the role of Certification Maintenance.
Discuss the History of Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) related to FAA and EASA type certification of aircraft, and to consider the methodology and challenges related System Safety Assessment Process.
Introduction
The Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) are regulations established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Europe.
The concept of CMRs evolved over time to ensure that certified aircraft maintain their airworthiness throughout their operational life.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (formerly the Joint Aviation Authorities) was established in 2002 to harmonize aviation regulations across Europe. EASA adopted the CMR concept as part of its certification process.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers in detail the instructions and guidance for the connection and onboarding of potable water to an aircraft
Introduction
The objective is to ensure that clean, potable water is safely and efficiently onboarded to an aircraft.
>> Potable water must be carefully loaded onto an aircraft to guarantee that it is safely and efficiently onboarded to an aircraft, ensuring the health and safety of all onboard.
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.
EASA Aviation Trainers Learning Path Considerations
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key aspects of an Aviation Instructors Learning Path.
Introduction
Please Lets have a clear understanding here because it is important to understand that a 5 day Train the Trainer course does not “Deliver” us as a trainer and clearly we would be naïve if we were to believe this to be so.
So we are on a Journey of Discovery – How to become Strong & Effective Instructors, Trainers & Mentors?
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key elements to be included in a Cyber Security Audit Checklist.
Introduction
This checklist provides a starting point to evaluate the cybersecurity management and emergency response system of an airline. It should be tailored to the specific requirements and risks faced by the airline and can be expanded or modified as needed.
The following elements should be considered when you are constructing your organisational-specific EASA Compliant Cyber Security Audit Checklist.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com reviews the regulatory requirements driven by ED Decision 2022/011/R concerning the amendment of the AMC & GM to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 in the context of SMS in Part-145 and Occurrence reporting
>> Amendment of the AMC & GM to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014
Introduction
Sofema Online (SOL) (www.sofemaonline.com) identifies the appropriate DG Awareness Training for EASA Part 145 Staff and in particular Stores and Stores Inspection Staff.
Introduction
For staff working in warehouses dealing with the handling of aircraft spare parts and aircraft consumables, the applicable training is the Sofema Online course - Competency Based DG Training - Personnel Responsible for Handling in a Warehouse, Load and Unload.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key aspects related to the need to manage organisational change.
Managing organisational change in aviation requires careful planning, communication, and involvement of employees and stakeholders. Safety, regulatory compliance, and competency aspects must also be considered when implementing any change.
Introduction
In the aviation industry, managing organizational change is particularly important due to the constantly evolving landscape of the industry, driven by factors such as advances in technology, changes in regulations, and shifts in consumer demand. Managing change can be challenging due to the complexity of the industry, regulations, safety concerns, and the need for high competence levels.
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.
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