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Among the most safety-conscious in the world, the aerospace industry has long-recognized the crucial role quality plays in the performance of aviation, space, and defense products. Consumer and customer confidence is directly linked to perceptions about the quality of equipment and services manufacturers in this industry offer.

The industry-wide AS9100 standard was established in 1999 and is the standard to which thousands of suppliers in the aerospace industry are held. Companies achieving certification report:

Improved product quality and on-time delivery
More efficient labor utilization
Increased customer satisfaction in supplier-customer relationships
Alignment with the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) strategy of having 90% of supply chain certified

The current version of AS9100 aligns the standard with ISO 9001 and has extra requirements regarding Regulatory Compliance and the following aerospace-sector specific requirements:

Configuration management
Design phase, design verification, validation, and testing processes
Reliability, maintainability, and safety
Approval and review of subcontractor performance
Verification of purchased product
Product identification throughout the product’s life cycle
Product documentation
Control of production process changes
Control of production equipment, tools and numerical control machine programs
Control of work performed outside the supplier’s facilities
Special processes
Inspection and testing procedures
Methods, resources, and recording
Corrective action
Expansion of the internal audit requirements in ISO 9001
First article inspection
Servicing, including collecting and analysing data, delivery, investigation and reporting and control of technical documentation

The Benefits of Implementing AS9100

Implementing AS9100 will motivate staff by defining their key roles and responsibilities. Cost savings can be made through improved efficiency and productivity as product or service deficiencies will be highlighted. From this, improvements can be developed, resulting in less waste, inappropriate or rejected work and fewer complaints. Customers will notice that orders are met consistently, on time and to the correct specification. This can open up the marketplace to increased opportunities. An additional benefit due to the standardised processes and procedures is the reduction in multiple expectations due to the consistency in verification.

Steps Needed for A Successful Implementation

A diagram of a process based quality management system

A diagram showing the levels of a quality manual

Why Seek Certification to AS9100

Registration to AS9100 by an accredited registrar shows commitment to quality and customers and a willingness to work towards improving efficiency.

It demonstrates the existence of an effective quality management system that satisfies the rigors of an independent, external audit and addresses the additional safety, reliability and quality concerns specific to the aerospace industry.

An AS9100 certificate enhances company image in the eyes of customers, employees and shareholders alike. It gives a competitive edge to an organization’s marketing.