Understand the context
Determine the organisation’s aerospace activities, QMS scope and applicable customer requirements.
AEROSPACE QUALITY MANAGEMENT
AS9100 certification consultancy for practical implementation.
AS9100 is an aerospace quality management system standard based on ISO 9001 with additional requirements for aviation, space and defence organisations in the relevant supply chain.
01 / Understanding the framework
Start with the right context.
AS9100 is an aerospace quality management system standard based on ISO 9001 with additional requirements for aviation, space and defence organisations in the relevant supply chain.
The requirements and practical arrangements should be interpreted in relation to the organisation’s activities, scope, interested parties, applicable obligations and intended outcomes. The appropriate standard edition and any sector-specific requirements should be confirmed before implementation planning.
02 / Key considerations
Build a system that works in context.
The following areas commonly require attention. Their relevance and depth depend on the selected framework and the organisation’s scope.
Address relevant requirements
Address product safety, configuration management and operational risk where applicable.
Build practical controls
Review supplier management, traceability, process control and change management.
Evaluate and improve
Prepare evidence of QMS implementation and effectiveness for independent assessment.
03 / A considered journey
From review to readiness.
A proportionate plan should be agreed after understanding the organisation’s scope, current practices and intended outcomes. These stages are indicative, not a guaranteed timeline or outcome.
Define the scope
Understand activities, boundaries, interested parties and applicable requirements.
Review current practices
Identify existing controls, strengths, gaps and priorities relevant to the intended framework.
Plan and implement
Agree responsibilities and develop or improve processes and documented information where needed.
Evaluate effectiveness
Use appropriate monitoring, internal evaluation and management review to identify improvement needs.
Prepare for independent assessment
Address findings and understand the independent assessment or accreditation route where applicable.
04 / Scope and responsibilities
Understand the boundaries.
What this service does — and does not — mean.
Aerospace QMS consultancy does not provide product approvals, airworthiness authorisations or independent certification.
Any engagement scope, delivery arrangements, consultant qualifications and applicable credentials must be confirmed before they are represented as part of a service offer.
05 / Frequently asked questions
AS9100, explained.
AS9100 is a quality management system standard for aviation, space and defence organisations. It builds on ISO 9001 and adds sector-specific requirements.
No. AS9100 incorporates the ISO 9001 framework and includes additional aerospace-specific requirements.
Organisations in the aviation, space and defence supply chain should assess its applicability against their activities, customer requirements and intended scope.
No. QMS certification is not a product approval, airworthiness certificate or substitute for applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
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