AS 9100 – Aerospace Industry

AS9100 (BS EN 9100) is the single common quality management standard for the aerospace industry. It is used and supported by the world’s leading aerospace companies and throughout their supply chains. AS9100 can be used by organizations across the aerospace sector, including design, manufacturing, maintenance and distributing companies. If you certify to the standard you can be confident that you have an effective quality management system in place. AS9100 may also be essential to achieving your trade license.

The following are the requirements of the certification program: 

  • AS 9100 presents a configuration management design verification, testing and validation criteria for all Aerospace companies and related sectors.
  • The certification programs also require a reliable and easily maintainable safety and security strategy and management system.
  • There is also a requirement for objective review of the contractors and subcontractors to ascertain their performance is within the AS9100 charter and agreement.
  • Strong emphasis placed by the AS 9100 certification on the verification of all products purchased for and from the sector as well as monitoring of the products through its life cycle.
  • Strong need for aerospace organizations to document the control of production activities, equipments and tools as well as computerized production programs.
  • Standardized overall control of company suppliers and supply chains to provide oversight for regulation towards AS 9100 certification

The following are the benefits of the AS 9100 certification program for any Aerospace company or related companies:

  • Implementation of AS 9100 defines the roles and responsibilities of staff and contributes to increases in the motivational edge of the whole taskforce.
  • The certification program also provides a clear-cut outline of effective Aerospace production and thus allows companies to engage in cost-effective production.
  • The overall goal of the AS 9100 is to promote innovative practices in the Aerospace sector that will guarantee safety and security. This is very influential in winning customer satisfaction.
  • The consistency created by the AS 9100 in the verification process has helped to harmonize the industry
  • Become a preferred supplier and gain customer and stakeholder trust

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