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- Improvement of Compliance Monitoring System in an EASA AOC and Part-CAMO organisationPublication . Leite, Maria Beatriz de Sousa; Saúde, José Manuel Mota Lourenço da; Moreira, Carla RibeiroFor as long as the aviation industry has been developed, and during all its evolution and improvement, there have been multiple factors to be considered in order to improve and maximise its coordination and conformity with the necessary norms implied. As a result of the advancement of the aviation sector, there was a notorious increase of pressure in order to guarantee its safety, efficiency, accountability and compliance with the rules dictated by civil aviation authorities. Consequently, aviation organisations may ensure their operations fulfil the strictest regulatory and safety requirements. The term compliance in the aviation sector is a reference to an operator’s capability to meet the requirements specified by the own company and responsible authorities. The compliance management system in an aviation organisation may cover all different areas, from flight operations to crew training to aircraft maintenance and continued airworthiness. Consequently, a cohesive interaction between safety and compliance in the aviation industry is fundamental in order to assert operational integrity and present safety to both clients and flight crew. Aviation organisations which hold an AOC (Air Operator Certificate) are authorized to perform commercial air transport operations and must conform with severe regulations set forth by international and regional aviation authorities, for example the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These regulation frameworks mandate that AOC holders implement dynamic management systems that ensure continuous adherence to safety and operational standards. In this sense, the increasing complexity of compliance requirements mandates a structured and effective approach to regulatory oversight. The presented paper will address and answer these compliance challenges in PHS Aviation - an AOC holder operator and Part Camo organisation - through the development and implementation of Compliance Checklists (see Annex B, Annex C and Annex D). The integration of these checklists in the company was a result of a study and gap analysis of the operator’s Compliance Monitoring System. The company and civil aviation authorities have established regulatory requirements and standards that must be met by all activities related to aircraft maintenance and operation. These requirements must be systematically verified and continuously monitored. The role and significance of compliance monitoring in an aviation company, a division of CAMO, will be examined in detail in this project. The result of this study aims to improve auditing processes, enhance regulatory adherence and ultimately contribute to the safety and reliability of all PHS Aviation’s departments and operations.