About AS 9100/9110/9120 - Aerospace Quality Management

Quality and reliability are critical values for the aerospace industry. In an environment where the mistakes or failure of products or services can be fatal, the effective operation of a quality management system plays an essential role in helping to reduce risks and provide a reliable framework for organizations to provide a product or service. Quality management systems have been used in the aerospace industry for many years. Efforts by members of the aerospace industry to establish a single common Quality Management System resulted in AS9100, AS9110, AS9120. They are used and supported by the world's leading aerospace companies and also throughout their supply chain partnerships. The Aerospace Standards are a series of specific standards based on ISO 9001 and developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) to provide international consistency and address the specific regulatory, safety and reliability requirements demanded by the aerospace sector

• AS9100 - Quality Management System Requirements for Design and/or Manufacture of Aerospace Products
• AS9110 - Quality Management System Requirements for Maintenance Organizations
• AS9120 - Quality Management System Requirements for Stockist Distributors

In the US market there can also be two additional types of assessment which are unique to the Americas region:

• AS9003 Inspection & Testing
• AS9006 Aerospace Deliverable Software Supplement to AS9100 standards
• AS9120 - Quality Management System Requirements for Stockist Distributors

Who is it relevant to?

The aerospace series of standards cover the complete spectrum of organizations working within the aerospace sector, from design and manufacture to maintenance organizations and stockist distributors.

Benefits of Certification

Achievement of certification to AS9100, AS9110 or AS9120 demonstrates a consistent approach to the aerospace industry accepted standards. Whether you're looking to operate internationally or expand locally to accommodate new business, certification to the standard provides firm evidence that your management system meets the exacting requirements of the aerospace sector. Other benefits include:

• Licence to trade - It is often a requirement of aerospace industry primes that you have implemented a quality management system. It also independently demonstrates that you have an operation management system accepted by the aerospace sector
• Encourages international growth and sales - The global nature of the standard allows for commonality throughout the industry, allowing increased trade and co-operation
• Risk Management - Ensures compliance with a system supported by regulatory authorities that helps to mitigate your risks
• Raises brand reputation - By demonstrating the operation of globally accepted quality standards using common language to improve understanding of quality requirements
• Reduces waste - By helping to improve processes and remove the variation in quality
• Increases market opportunities - Helps to demonstrate excellent levels of traceability throughout the supply chain and remove uncertainty encouraging clients to choose you over a competitor
• Facilitates continual improvement - Regular assessment will ensure you continually use, monitor and improve your processes

Training on AS 9100/9110

Kelmac Group offer training courses on AS 9100/9110/9120 covering:

• Executive Overview Training (0.5 day)
• Foundation Level Training (1 day)
• Internal Auditor (2 or 3 days)
• Tailored/Incompany Training

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