29nd & 30th January 2018 saw Kevin Rookes Instructor of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) deliver a 2 day FAA FAR-145 configured recurrent training for the certifying and quality staff of SAAB Grintek Defence Johanesburg division.

As well as a deep review of the FAR-145 process the 2 Day Training served as a useful opportunity to review discuss and consider the various challenges which are faced by an active component support organisation.

The course was delivered at the facilities of SAAB Grintek Defence.

About SAAB Grintek Defence

SAAB serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions from military defence to civil security. With operations on every continent, SAAB continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. SAAB has around 15,000 employees. Annual sales amount to around SEK 28 billion, of which they re-invest about 25 per cent in research and development.

What the Training covered:

General Introduction and review of FAA FAR-145 including the Subparts covering – Certification, Housing, Facilities, Equipment, Materials, Data, Personnel and Operating Rules.

FAA FAR-145 Overview, its Rulemaking And Guidance Material. Understanding the Interface between FAA FAR Part 145 and Part 43, secure knowledge of the key components of FAA FAR 145 and implementing FAA FAR 145 within an Organisation.

What the Delegates said about the training:

“Professionalism”
“Very open-minded”
“Excellent real-life examples”
“Clear speaking and great explanation skills “
“The instructor had rich experience in the subject”
“Answered all the asked questions in details and gave us good real-life examples”