Sofema Online (SOL) considers the AM roles and responsibilities related to Aircraft Maintenance and CAMO Safety Audit Findings and Root Cause Analysis

Introduction

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requires an accountable manager in aviation organizations to oversee and ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards.

The roles and responsibilities of an accountable manager are crucial in maintaining safety and regulatory adherence within the organization.

>> The accountable manager holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant EASA regulations.

>> The AM has the authority to allocate resources and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance and enhance safety

>> The accountable manager is responsible for the implementation and effective functioning of the organization’s SMS. (this is done typically through delegating responsible persons)

>> He / She should ensuring that safety policies are followed and that safety performance is continually monitored and improved.

>> Ensuring adequate resources, including staffing, training, and equipment, are available to maintain safety and compliance.

>> Prioritizing funding and support for safety-related initiatives and corrective actions.

>> Overseeing compliance monitoring programs to ensure that the organization continuously meets regulatory requirements.

>> Support and ensure the implementation of corrective actions for any identified non-compliance issues.

>> Establishing effective communication channels within the organization to ensure that safety and compliance issues are promptly reported and addressed.

>> Ensuring that effective reporting is active both internally and externally to the regulatory authority on compliance status and any significant safety issues.

Involvement in Risk Assessments

>> Approving the methodologies and frameworks used for conducting risk assessments within the organization.

>> Ensuring that these frameworks are comprehensive and align with EASA standards and best practices.

>> Reviewing the outcomes of risk assessments conducted by various departments, including Aircraft Maintenance and CAMO.

>> Ensuring that risk assessments are thorough and that significant risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively.

>> Making informed decisions on the implementation of risk mitigation strategies based on the findings from risk assessments.

>> Allocating necessary resources to address identified risks.

Involvement in CAMO Safety Audit Findings and Root Cause Analysis

>> Actively reviewing the findings of safety audits to understand areas of non-compliance or potential safety hazards.

>> Ensuring that audit findings are addressed promptly and effectively.

>> Overseeing root cause analysis processes to identify the underlying causes of safety issues or non-compliance identified during audits.

>> Ensuring that the root cause analysis is thorough and that corrective actions address the fundamental issues, not just the symptoms.

Implementation of Corrective Actions:

>> Approving and overseeing the implementation of corrective actions based on audit findings and root cause analysis.

>> Monitoring the effectiveness of these actions and making adjustments as necessary to ensure long-term compliance and safety improvement.

 

Additional Resources

Please see the following link - https://sassofia.com/download-area/#safety-management-system-sms-

Next Steps

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) and Sofema Online (SOL)  provide Safety and Risk Management Training as Classroom, webinar or online. Please see the websites or email team@sassofia.com