Our vision is to deliver, reliable, quality focused and flexible service on time, every time. The world we live in and the way we communicate are continually changing, and we believe in progress, growth and services that are tailored to their needs of our customers.
Our Values
We believe that Sustained Organisational growth is achieved through building effective customer relationships, We value Integrity, Cost effective Professional service, Confidentiality, Openness and Sincerity. We believe that Safety, above all else should be the key organisational attribute.
Central to our beliefs is a commitment to create ways to help our customers succeed in an ever changing regulatory driven world. To do this we must live our brand values:
- Integrity - we do what we say we will
- Helpful - we work as one team
- Inspiring - we create new possibilities
- Straightforward - we make things clear
- Soul - we believe in what we do
We are committed to contributing positively to our society and to a sustainable future.
Our Team
Steven Bentley
Sofema Aviation Services - Managing Director
Steven Bentley - LinkedIn ProfileSteve has over 40 years experience in commercial aviation, including more than 12 years in the airworthiness department of Virgin Atlantic a major UK international airline. when he is not involving in aviation his major interest is economics in business.
Steve has an in depth knowledge of the EASA regulatory structure, is a competent trainer with a huge portfolio of subjects including both aviation operations and maintenance disciplines, he is a trained ISO 9000 lead auditor, as well as IOSA trained.
With decades of practical experience Steve has the ability to support the development of working solutions to many of organisational challenges which we face within the operational and maintenance environment.
Ilija Vodasov
Sofema Aviation Services - Quality Manager
Ilija Vodasov - LinkedIn ProfileIlija has being working in Aviation Support for 3 years and for Sofema Aviation Services for 2 years. Initially working as a technical administrator, Ilija has an excellent understanding of MRO software systems and the requirements associated with EASA regulatory training.
Ilija focuses on service delivery to ensure that Sofema Aviation Services continues to meet the requirement of our existing and future clients.
He has attended many EASA compliant regulatory trainings, and is a part time quality auditor in a Bulgarian Part M Subpart F organization.
Iliya has a background in Financial services planning, with specialist knowledge in pan European tax administrations.
Draga Vasileva
Sofema Aviation Services - Contracts Manager
Draga Vasileva - LinkedIn ProfileDraga joined Sofema Aviation Services in Jan 2012 and is currently heading up the Contract Department dealing with compliance and regulatory issues.
A graduate of Veliko Tarnovo University she has a certificate of European Project Management from the American University in Bulgaria.
With a background of EU Regulatory compliance Draga actively supports the development of effective organizational process and procedures within the company.
Georgia Stoeva
Sofema Aviation Services - Head of Marketing
Georgia Stoeva - LinkedIn ProfileGeorgia is a Marketing Specialist in Sofema Aviation Services since the beginning of 2012. Along with managing various online projects for the company, she has attended EASA regulatory trainings for SMS Implementation, SMS Risk Assessment and Aviation Software Support.
Georgia graduated Business Administration in University of Portsmouth. She has experience as a technical administrator, event management and direct sales. Due to the global nature of the aviation industry, Georgia specializes in online marketing activities. One of her responsibilities in Sofema Aviation Services is to keep in touch with aviation professionals via various Social Media channels in order to keep them informed about company activities and future trainings.
Lilia Ristova
Sofema Aviation Services - Head of Administration
Georgia Stoeva - LinkedIn ProfileLilia Ristova joined Sofema Aviation Services team in February 2012 and is heading up the administration department, closely working with clients and managing the activities of the company.
A graduate of University of National and World Economy in Bulgaria. Lilia previously worked in several administration roles and as a specialist managing VAT refunds.
Lilia is focused on ensuring SAS maintains the development of effective organizational process and delivery of training and services to the highest standards of professionalism.
Nedyalko Tepavicharov
Sofema Aviation Services - Marketing Assistant
Nedyalko Tepavicharov - LinkedIn ProfileNedyalko works in the Marketing Department of Sofema Aviation Services since June 2012. He supports the marketing administrator in various online projects for the company.
His duties are related to the promotion of company services and to the support of the policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Marketing team.
Nedyalko is a student in New Bulgarian University in Sofia, Bulgaria.
He is focused on developing new marketing initiatives and keeping in touch with aviation professionals via various Social Media channels.