Sofema Aviation Services announce the launch of Fatigue Risk Management System Training. An effective Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) can make a significant difference to the workplace exposure to both Human Factor (HF) and Safety Management System (SMS) issues.

Issues which determine the effectiveness of your FRMS include the commitment of the high level organizational management to manage fatigue-related risk include the training in FRMS, which should be provided to the key stakeholders and process owners, and the effectiveness of the working procedures are key elements of a strong system.

 The training of Managers on how to manage FRMS in the workplace is critical to developing a shared understanding of the importance to receive adequate rest and sleep.

 The implementation of Fatigue reduction strategies including possibly the change to shift and working patterns, in addition an effective reporting system to address the need to be able to freely report potential FRMS risk and exposure issues  to the management.

The standard incident investigation process should include fatigue-related questions. It is also necessary to consider Sleep disorder as an issues which requires workplace resolution.

 Sofema will be offering a 1 day FRMS overview training and 2 Days FRMS implementation trainings. For more information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The 3 day training completed on February 14 2013 was delivered by Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services at the Dubai training facility of Emirates Airlines.

Attended by 18 members of the Planning department, the training dealt with many specific elements of the planning management and oversight process.

The opportunity to consider opportunities to generate efficiencies in the Maintenance Planning Process.

Detailed subjects covered included CAR M  purpose content and relationship, CAR 145 purpose content and relationship, Airworthiness Directives (AD), Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR) and the management of the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP).

Other subjects covered were Task packaging, issues with Component Replacement Program,  Human Factors,  Capacity Planning and Man hours estimation.

Sofema Aviation Services offers regular open trainings and in company training courses.

For details please see www.sassofia.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it