Introduction

According to AAA, air travel is expected to increase by about 14% over 2021, with nearly 7.2 million Americans expected to catch a flight out of town over the holidays. With the number of people and packages traveling by air continuing to grow, the need for quality in the Aerospace industry grows. Implementing an AS9100 Quality Management System is one way organizations can maintain high levels of quality for their products and services. This article will provide further information on the AS9100 standard, who should implement AS9100 and the benefits of this quality management system.

What is AS9100?

The AS9100 standard specifies the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS), for organizations that design, develop or produce products and services for aviation, space and defense organizations. The AS9100 QMS has been published by SAE International, a global association of engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. The ISO 9001 Group can assist with your organization with designing, developing and implementing an AS9100 certification-ready management system from the ground up.

Who Should Implement an AS9100 Quality Management System?

Organizations involved in the Aerospace Industry supply chain, including those who provide post-delivery support, should consider implementing an AS9100 Quality Management System. With the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Aviation Regulation (FARs) setting guidelines mandating compliance, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under increased pressure to only do business with suppliers that are certified to AS9100. This means that AS9100 certification is often a requirement for organizations that design, develop or provide aviation, space and defense products and services wanting to do doing business in the Aerospace industry.

What are the Benefits of Implementing AS9100?

There are many benefits an AS9100 Quality Management System can bring to an organization. Benefits of implementing AS9100 can include:

– Qualifying for bigger contracts,

– Meeting governmental requirements for AS9100 certification,

– Improved internal controls and operations,

– Reduced risks,

– Increasing profit margins, and

– Improving a company’s image.

Conclusion

An AS9100 Quality Management System assists organizations in the complex aviation, space and defense supply chains demonstrate their commitment to quality. With a growing aerospace industry, suppliers that are AS9100 certified will be higher in demand. Investing in an AS9100 QMS presents organizations many tangible benefits, beyond qualifying for bigger contracts. For questions on how to implement an AS9100 Quality Management System, please contact info@iso9001group.com.

Author

Victoria Ontiveros | Project & Office Coordinator 

Victoria earned her BS from Texas A&M University with an emphasis in communications.  She oversees office operations and is the first point of contact for all new and existing clients, which means that she is responsible for ensuring that an excellent level of client service is maintained. She provides marketing and administrative support to ensure that office operations run smoothly and efficiently.  Above all, Victoria is committed to providing the best experience for The ISO 9001 Group’s clients.