EASA Compliant Regulatory Training What is Consolidated CAMO Package?

Asian Business Team 155632438 4256x2832There is no question regarding both the need and importance of effectively managing the performance of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) Staff.

Translating this into appropriate training for specific job roles, results in greater awareness of the process of engagement and understanding regarding the management of the maintenance activities across the business.

Using SofemaOnline Consolidated CAMO Package translates directly into the delivery of appropriate training related to specific job roles. Results in a much greater awareness of the process of engagement and understanding regarding the management of the maintenance activities across the business.

EASA Compliant Regulatory Training Consolidated CAMO Package CAMO Package 

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Combining the 3 courses into 1 package provides a saving of more than 30%

Single price for all 3 training courses only 215 USD

EASA Part 21 Review for CAMO Staff

Part M Essentials for Large Aircrafts

Aircraft Technical Records.

Benefits of Enrolling in SofemaOnline Consolidated CAMO Package:

a) A positive approach to a reduction in Maintenance Costs

b) Awareness of Optimization processes which lead to improvements in both reliability and fleet availability

c) Add Value to your organisation by reducing the cost of Maintenance Overhead

d) Understand how to interpret Manufactures recommendation to measure return on investment

e) Be able to match your maintenance program to the fleet operational program

SofemaOnline (www.sofemaonline.com) Provides an online Consolidated CAMO Package of online training consisting of EASA Part 21 Review for CAMO Staff, Part M Essentials for Large Aircrafts and Aircraft Technical Records. Driving Continuing Airworthiness Success with CAMO Competence.

SofemaOnline.com training is focused beyond simple compliance with EASA regulatory requirements, our focus is on best practice processes which offer the most effective process engagement.

Detailed Contents of the program include the following:

EASA Part 21 Review for CAMO Staff

This intensive course considers the roles and responsibilities of the PART M CAMO and the interfaces with PART 21 Subpart G Production Organizations and Part 21 Subpart J Design Organizations. Including the Oversight of Maintenance Activities, Management of STC’s Mods and Repairs and the issue of Permit to Fly.

Part M Essentials for Large Aircrafts

The training is very practical with many examples which can support the application of knowledge which is gained during the training. The training is intended to satisfy the needs of the Accountable Manager, CAMO Post Holders, Maintenance Post Holders, Quality Managers and Part 145 maintenance organisations wishing to gain Part M Subpart G approval.

Aircraft Technical Records

Technical records is the hub of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) group and it is usually the starting point for internal, external and regulatory audits. The delegate will be introduced to the regulatory requirements driven by compliance with EASA Part M and GCAA CAR M. as well as EASA Part 145 / CAR 145.

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Quality Assurance Compliance with IATA

QualityIn the context of Quality Assurance IATA Operational Standards Audit IOSA requires the following:
Quality Assurance Program

The Operator shall have a quality assurance program that provides for the auditing of the management system, and of operations and maintenance functions, to ensure the organization is:
(i) Complying with applicable regulations and standards;
(ii) Satisfying stated operational needs;
(iii) Identifying areas requiring improvement;
(iv) Identifying hazards to operations;

 

Note that item i) & ii) are covered by an EASA compliant Quality System.

Item iii) is a bit more contentious and would come under the area of performance auditing.

Item iv) is not directly targeted by the EASA quality system which is looking at compliance not hazards.

(Also note that using the term hazard in isolation may be misleading as Hazards exist everywhere within aviation – Hazards in fact require to be qualified to identify those which carry a threat.)

(v) Assessing the effectiveness of safety risk controls.

Note (v) this is a Performance Measure and is typically outside of the remit of an EASA Compliance Quality Assurance System – It is typically assessed using Safety System Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and other metrics.

IATA advises

The quality assurance program comprises two complementary functions: To monitor an operator’s compliance with relevant regulations and standards, as well as to evaluate and continually improve operational safety performance. Such functions are elements of the Safety Assurance component of the SMS framework.

Note EASA Treats the 2 subjects separately (however both roles may be performed by the same person).

In some organizations the quality assurance program may have a different name (e.g. internal audit program, internal evaluation program).

A robust quality assurance program ensures a scope of auditing that encompasses all areas of the organization that impact operational quality in terms of safety and/or security.

Note the following subject divisions and elements are defined by IATA In the case of EASA Maintenance operations consist of Continuous Airworthiness Management (CAMO)and separate Aircraft Maintenance (AMO).

Operational functions include flight operations, operational control/flight dispatch, maintenance operations, cabin operations, ground handling and cargo operations.

This provision is designed to permit flexibility in the implementation of the quality assurance program. The structure and organization of the program within an operator’s management system, whether centralized, non-centralized or a combination thereof, is at the discretion of the operator in accordance with its corporate culture and regulatory environment.

An effective audit program includes:

• Audit initiation, including scope and objectives;
• Planning and preparation, including audit plan and checklist development;
• Observation and gathering of evidence to assess documentation and implementation;
• Analysis, findings, actions;
• Reporting and audit summary;
• Follow-up and close out.

Note the above audit elements are fully compliant with EASA requirements.

To ensure auditors gather sufficient evidence to produce realistic assessments during an audit, the program typically includes guidance that defines the various sampling techniques that are expected to be used by auditors in the evidence collection phase of the audit.

The audit process typically includes a means whereby the auditor and responsible personnel from the audited area have a comprehensive discussion and reach agreement on the findings and corresponding corrective actions.

Clear procedures are established to resolve any disagreement between the auditor and audited area.

All action items require follow-up to ensure closeout within an appropriate period of time.

The Operator shall appoint a manager with appropriate qualifications, authority and independence that is responsible for:

(i) The performance of the quality assurance program;
(ii) Ensuring communication and coordination with operational managers in the management of operational risk.

The manager of the quality assurance program is “operationally independent” in a manner that ensures objectivity is not subject to bias due to conflicting responsibilities.

To be effective, an individual designated as manager of the quality assurance program has appropriate qualifications for the position, which may include:

• Formal training or certification as a quality auditor;
• Relevant operational and auditing experience;
• Formal training in risk management.

Quality assurance audit activities may be centrally controlled or controlled within each relevant operational function as long as independence is maintained.

Typically, the manager of the quality assurance program has direct lines of communication to senior management to ensure the efficient reporting of safety and security issues, and to ensure such issues are appropriately addressed.

Note in the EASA system the Quality Manager MUST have access to the Accountable Manager AM.

The Operator shall have a process for addressing findings that result from audits conducted under the quality assurance program, which ensures:

(i) Identification of root cause(s);

Note an EASA compliant Quality Assurance System requires the Business Area Owner (Nominated Person NP) to be responsible for Root Cause.

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