Compliance Monitoring

In audits, investigations, or improvement reviews, we’re often asked: ❓ “What was the root cause?” But here’s the truth: 🔍 There’s...

In the world of aviation safety and compliance, we often hear these three terms used interchangeably: Root Cause Analysis , Risk...

Why Separating Non-Compliance from Observation Matters in Aviation Safety In audits and inspections, clarity matters a lot . Too often,...

Rivets. Fasteners. Placards. They may seem minor, but they’re among the most frequent findings  in SAFA/SACA inspections. And yes, they...

In a well-functioning Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) , the auditor’s role is not to play detective  or go on a fault-finding mission....

After many years working in aviation compliance, one pattern has become impossible to ignore: Most audit findings don’t come from what...

This year marks 25 years since I first stepped into the world of aviation compliance  — a field that’s challenged me, inspired me, and...

Myth: “If your SMS passed an audit, it must be working.” Fact: Passing an audit doesn’t always mean your Safety Management System (SMS)...

In a compliant Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)  setup, reliability meetings  are more than a formality. They're...

When EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) introduces a new regulation, EU Member States must apply it immediately  once it enters...