AS 9100 is a Quality Management System Standard developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group and it is based on ISO 9001 with additions and interpretations specific to the aviation space and defense industry sectors. AS 9100 has some associated standards, including 9110 which is designed for organizations providing repair and overhauling services and 9120 which is designed for distributor stockholders. The 9100 standards are issued in the Americas as ‘AS 9100′, in Europe as ‘EN 9100′ and in Asia-Pacific as ‘JIS Q 9100′.
Why is AS 9100/9110/9120 important to your organization?
Certification against AS 9100/9110/9120, supported by our consultancy, provides evidence that your products and services meet the demanding expectations and standards of the aviation, space, and defense sector. It shows that you operate according to internationally agreed and recognized practices for quality management, and is essential to winning contracts worldwide.
Benefits include:
- Internationally agreed and recognized practices for quality management in the aviation, space, and defense sector.
- Eligibility for inclusion on OASIS – the Online Aerospace Supplier Information System database.
- A common language for dealing with business customers and suppliers worldwide.
- Increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- A model for continual and systematic improvements in quality.
- A model for delivering excellence for customers and other stakeholders.
FAQ's
Yes, employee training is required to understand quality processes, roles, and continuous improvement responsibilities.
Yes, it applies to manufacturing and also service providers like MRO, logistics, design, and testing companies.
Yes, it is globally recognized and helps improve credibility, opening opportunities in international markets.
It requires policies, procedures, work instructions, records, and quality objectives to support compliance and improvement.
Surveillance audits are conducted annually to check compliance, improvements, and corrective actions.
Certification is typically renewed every three years with ongoing surveillance audits.
Yes, it is scalable and can be implemented by both small and large aerospace organizations.