AS 9100 Consulting & Certification - Quality Management System Standard for the Aerospace and Defense Industry. Introduction to the AS 9100 consulting process and procedures for requesting a quotation for AS 9100 training and certification consulting

AS 9100 Certification Consulting – Quality Management System for the Aerospace, Space, and Defense Industries

AS 9100 is an international quality management standard specifically designed for the Aerospace, Space, and Defense (ASD) sectors. It is based on ISO 9001 but expanded to address more stringent requirements for quality, safety, and reliability throughout the supply chain.

VINTECOM International’s AS 9100 consulting services are designed to help organizations achieve the following objectives:

1. Ensure compliance with aerospace, space, and defense industry requirements

• Meet regulatory and customer requirements: Organizations operating in the ASD sector must comply with AS 9100 to be accepted in the global supply chain.

• Align with international standards: AS 9100 meets the rigorous requirements of major organizations such as FAA, NASA, EASA, and leading aerospace manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus.

2. Enhance product and service quality

• Ensure safety and reliability: Aerospace products require extremely high levels of precision and performance, leaving no room for error. AS 9100 helps reduce production defects and maximize safety.

• Strengthen process control: Improve document control, production processes, and quality inspection to ensure all products meet required standards.

3. Strengthen risk management

• Comprehensive risk management: AS 9100 requires organizations to analyze, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the supply chain, from design to production and operations.

• Preventive processes: Focus on eliminating potential failures before they occur rather than just corrective actions.

4. Improve operational efficiency

• Process optimization: Standardize activities from design to production and delivery to minimize time and costs.

• Continuous improvement: AS 9100 encourages the adoption of continuous improvement methods to optimize performance and reduce waste.

5. Expand business opportunities and build credibility

• Access global supply chains: AS 9100-certified organizations can qualify as suppliers to major aerospace corporations worldwide.

• Increase trust: Certification demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, reinforcing customer and partner confidence.

6. Develop a quality management culture

• Training and awareness: Consulting services help staff understand quality management principles and their role in organizational success.

• Cross-functional alignment: Strengthen collaboration between departments through standardized, transparent processes.

7. Minimize legal risks and enhance competitiveness

• Legal compliance: Following AS 9100 helps organizations reduce the risk of legal or regulatory violations.

• Sustainable competitiveness: The standard enables businesses to remain competitive in a market with increasingly stringent quality and safety demands.

8. Integrate with other management systems

• Integrated systems: AS 9100 can be implemented alongside other standards such as ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), or ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), enabling a comprehensive and efficient management system.

9. Support innovation and sustainable development

• Encourage innovation: AS 9100 drives the adoption of new technologies and product design improvements to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace sector.

• Long-term growth: Ensure organizational adaptability and sustainable development in a global business environment.

VINTECOM International’s consulting services for AS 9100 aim not only to help organizations achieve certification, but also to:

1. Build a world-class quality management system.

2. Ensure product safety, reliability, and performance.

3. Enhance competitiveness and expand business opportunities in the aerospace, space, and defense sectors.

4. Achieve sustainable development and optimize production operations in the long term.

Implementing AS 9100 is a strategic investment, bringing significant economic value and credibility to organizations in this challenging and high-potential industry.

I. AS 9100 Consulting and Certification Process – Benefits of Implementing AS 9100 QMS

VINTECOM International’s training and consulting activities for AS 9100 implementation are conducted in strict accordance with the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) guidelines and TCVN ISO 10019:2011 on ISO consulting principles.

This ensures that the client’s management system is effectively and efficiently developed to meet planned objectives. Clients will gain a solid understanding of key concepts, terminology, principles, and AS 9100 QMS requirements relevant to their organization.

VINTECOM’s consulting experts will guide clients in building, implementing, and maintaining all required documentation and procedures within the aerospace and defense QMS scope, including IAQG’s additional requirements.

They will evaluate the organization’s context, operational processes, and resources to provide tailored recommendations that help achieve the intended objectives of AS 9100 implementation.

During service delivery, VINTECOM emphasizes the use of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, to solve problems and provide comprehensive management solutions for quick and effective resolution of system issues.

Additionally, training and consulting activities help clients fully understand AS 9100 requirements to implement effectively, reduce risks and waste, and enhance process performance.

II. Target Organizations & Implementation Timeline

AS 9100 training and consulting can be applied to any organization, regardless of type, size, complexity, product, or service related to the aerospace and defense sector, provided it meets IAQG requirements.

Implementation time depends on the organization’s type, scale, complexity, and products or services. A reasonable timeframe should be set to allow the QMS to be implemented, audited, and proven effective.

III. Client Preparation Requirements for AS 9100 Consulting

1. Appoint a project coordinator responsible for AS 9100 implementation.

2. Allocate time and resources to cooperate during the consulting process.

3. Assign responsibilities for drafting, building, and implementing documentation.

4. Improve certain infrastructure conditions to enhance process efficiency and reduce risks.

5. Maintain regular communication and collaboration with VINTECOM’s consulting team to meet the planned schedule.

IV. AS 9100 Consulting Process

1. Confirm client information: location, size, scope of application.

2. Assess organizational context and readiness (on-site if required).

3. Conduct AS 9100 awareness training and internal auditor training per ISO 19011:2018.

4. Guide documentation development for AS 9100 implementation.

5. Guide implementation and document control.

6. Guide internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011.

7. Guide corrective and preventive actions using RCA methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).

8. Finalize documentation and prepare for the certification audit.

9. Undergo certification audit, implement post-audit corrective actions, and obtain the AS 9100 certificate.

V. AS 9100 Certification

VINTECOM International will support clients throughout the registration and certification process until AS 9100 certification is completed.

The AS 9100 certificate is valid for 3 years, with two surveillance audits conducted during this period to maintain certification validity.

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