AS 9100 Aerospace Certification
To ensure safety, quality and reliability across this diverse global industry, operators and suppliers must commit to effective quality management systems.
AS 9100 is an internationally recognized Quality Management System Standard for the Aviation, Space and Defense Industry. The most recent version of the Standard, AS 9100 Rev D (2016), includes the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and supplements additional requirements set by the IAQG.
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Improve Your Business
AS 9100 provides a comprehensive quality management system focused on areas directly impacting safety and reliability in the aerospace industry.
Gain a Competitive Advantage
Compliance with AS 9100 can identify opportunities for cost reduction, operational improvements and increased efficiency.
Manage your Supply Chain
AS 9100-compliant suppliers can be trusted to deliver high-quality products and services that are safe and reliable.
Meet Compliance Requirements
Many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) now require suppliers to be certified to the aerospace standard to supply.
What Is It?
The aerospace industry is global and highly diverse. Organizations must maintain visibility and control over products, services and supply chains at all levels of maturity.
The AS 9100 Aerospace Quality Standard enables organizations to establish globally recognized quality management systems. It provides an effective framework to assist with establishing practices and procedures to ensure safe and reliable operations.AS 9100 is rapidly becoming a prerequisite for doing production in the aerospace business, as many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) only work with suppliers that are certified to the aerospace standard. Also, many International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) member companies have deployed AS 9100 within their own organizations.
Scope
AS 9100 specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization needs to provide products and services, or enhance customer satisfaction, in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Context of the Organization
The organization must understand the external and internal factors that may affect its ability to achieve the desired results.
Leadership
Leadership is critical to a quality management system’s success, requiring visible commitment, clear communication and a strong customer focus.
Planning
Planning must address quality objectives; risks and opportunities; and change management.
Support
The organization must ensure it has sufficient resources, competence, awareness, communication and documented information to successfully implement a quality management system.
Operation
Operational planning and control includes determining requirements and processes, managing risk and ensuring safety.
Performance Evaluation
The organization must determine what is to be monitored, how and when it will be measured and how the results will be analyzed.
Improvement
AS 9100 requires a commitment to continuous improvement, managing nonconformities, enhancing customer satisfaction and taking corrective action when required.
The True Cost of Quality
According to a recent SAI Global survey, almost 25% of organizations do not have a system or method to track the actual costs of their operations.