In the aeronautical ecosystem, safety does not depend on a single piece, but on the perfect coordination between different actors. Two of them are the CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization) and the AMO (Approved Maintenance Organization). Although their roles are different, their collaboration is what ensures that each aircraft flies to the highest standards.
What are CAMO and AMO?
In brief:
- CAMO: Organisations responsible for the continuous management of airworthiness. They are responsible for planning, supervising and ensuring that the aircraft complies with EASA Part-M or Part-CAMO regulations.
- AMO: Organizations certified for the physical execution of maintenance, regulated by EASA Part-145. They carry out inspections, repairs and modifications following technical procedures.
How they work together
The relationship between CAMO and AMO is strategic:
- Planning vs. Execution: The CAMO designs the maintenance program and coordinates the tasks; the AMO executes them in hangars with certified personnel (B1, B2, C).
- Information flow: The CAMO analyzes service bulletins and airworthiness (AD) directives, while the AMO reports each intervention with full traceability.
- Certification and control: The CAMO issues the Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), but it depends on the technical evidence provided by the AMO after each inspection.
Synergy for avionics safety
This collaboration avoids critical risks:
- Regulatory compliance: CAMO ensures that nothing is overlooked; the AMO ensures that everything is done according to technical standards.
- Risk management: Both integrate the Safety Management System (SMS), creating a preventive culture that reduces latent failures.
- Operational efficiency: Smooth communication minimizes downtime and optimizes costs without compromising safety.
CAMO and AMO are two sides of the same coin. Without the strategic planning of the CAMO, maintenance would lack direction; without the technical execution of the AMO, airworthiness would be only theory. Together, they form the gear that keeps aviation safe, reliable and compliant with international regulations.