The Corporate Freedom Pass (CFP) from Sofema Online offers a strategic solution for organisations seeking to streamline and optimise their regulatory and vocational training.

In this interview, Steve Bentley FRAeS discusses the rationale behind the CFP, the value it delivers, the available tiers, and the evolution of Sofema Online as a leading provider of EASA-compliant online training.

Q: Let’s talk about the Corporate Freedom Pass. What was the motivation behind this product?

A: The Corporate Freedom Pass (CFP) was born out of a clear need in the market. Organisations needed a way to manage their training needs without getting bogged down in administrative bottlenecks and unpredictable costs. Training is essential — especially EASA-compliant training — but traditional models make it costly and difficult to scale. The CFP solves that by offering unlimited access to our platform through an annual licence, with the freedom for a nominated admin to enrol team members at any time. It’s efficient, affordable, and fully flexible.

Q: Can you explain the scale of value the CFP delivers?

A: Certainly. When you break it down, the cost of training under a CFP model can drop to as little as 5 Euro per training day. That’s unprecedented value. We’re talking about hundreds of training days annually per organisation — enabling proactive compliance, improved competence, and significant budget control. It’s particularly useful for CAMOs, MROs, Airport Operators, Ground Handlers, and anyone who needs to train multiple team members across multiple domains.

Q: What CFP options are available to clients?

A: We offer a tiered structure to suit different organisation sizes — CFP 5, CFP 7, CFP 10, and CFP 15 — each corresponding to the number of concurrent users who can access the platform. The more you scale, the better the value.

Q: Steve, to conclude the interview, can you give us some background on Sofema Online and how it started?

A: Absolutely. Sofema Online (SOL) was established in 2013 as the online training division of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), which itself began operations in 2008. Our aim was to provide flexible, cost-effective EASA-compliant regulatory and vocational training to aviation professionals worldwide. We saw early on that the traditional classroom model couldn’t always meet the operational demands of our clients — especially those with geographically dispersed teams or time-sensitive training needs. Today, we’re proud to offer over 400 online courses, packages, and diplomas to more than 65,000 users globally.

Q: Finally, to ask how SOL has evolved over the years?

A: It’s been an extraordinary journey. We started with just a handful of courses and a vision. Fast forward to today — we’re one of the largest providers of online aviation regulatory training in the world. We’ve developed strong relationships with industry leaders, and we continuously invest in content, technology, and user experience. What sets us apart is our deep industry knowledge and our commitment to supporting competence development across all aviation sectors: airworthiness, operations, ground handling, security, and more.

Q: What’s your message to business clients considering SOL?

A: Take control of your organisation’s regulatory and vocational training today. The Corporate Freedom Pass isn’t just a training tool — it’s a strategic asset. Visit www.sofemaonline.com or email us at team@sassofia.com to find out how the CFP can transform your training management. We’re here to support your success.