Aerospace (AS 9100) Certification
Aerospace (AS 9100) Certification
Building Reliable, Compliant and High-Quality Aerospace Operations
PQSmitra provides AS 9100:2016 certification consulting services to help organisations establish and implement an effective Aerospace Quality Management System. Our AS 9100 support helps strengthen quality control, risk management, product safety, traceability, and operational consistency while helping organisations meet the quality requirements of the aviation, space, and defense industries.
What is AS 9100 certification?
AS 9100 certification is a globally recognized quality management standard developed specifically for the aerospace industry. It is based on the ISO 9001 standard but includes additional requirements specific to the aerospace industry, such as product safety, reliability, and airworthiness.
The AS 9100 standard outlines the requirements for a quality management system that meets the needs of the aerospace industry and is designed to ensure consistent quality and safety across the supply chain. It is widely used by aerospace companies and their suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to quality and safety, and to improve their business processes and operations. Obtaining AS 9100 certification is essential for any business operating in the aerospace industry that wants to remain competitive and maintain a strong reputation for quality and safety.
Implementing AS 9100 can help aerospace organisations reduce operational risks, prevent defects, improve process efficiency, and strengthen customer confidence while consistently meeting applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
Get AS 9100 Certified with PQSmitra – Ensuring Your Commitment to Quality and Safety Standards in the Aerospace Industry
As a business operating in the aerospace industry, obtaining AS 9100 certification is essential for demonstrating your commitment to quality and safety standards. With PQSmitra’s AS 9100 certification services, you can ensure that your business meets the stringent requirements of this internationally recognized standard.
Our team of experienced auditors will work closely with you to evaluate your current quality management systems and identify any areas that require improvement. We specialize in providing AS9100D certification services, which is the latest version of the AS 9100 standard.
By obtaining AS 9100 certification, you can enhance your reputation as a reliable and trustworthy supplier within the aerospace industry. This certification demonstrates your commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, which can help you attract new customers and improve your bottom line.
At PQSmitra, we understand the unique challenges facing businesses in the aerospace industry, and we are committed to helping you achieve your quality and safety goals. We offer a comprehensive range of AS certification services, including AS 9100 for individuals, as well as online aerospace certification programs.
Contact us today to learn more about our AS 9100 certification services and how we can help your business succeed in obtaining this crucial certification. As a leading provider of aerospace industry certifications, we are committed to helping businesses like yours achieve the highest standards of quality and safety.
As a business operating in the aerospace industry, obtaining AS 9100 certification is essential for demonstrating your commitment to quality and safety standards. With PQSmitra’s AS 9100 certification services, you can ensure that your business meets the stringent requirements of this internationally recognized standard.
Our team of experienced auditors will work closely with you to evaluate your current quality management systems and identify any areas that require improvement. We specialize in providing AS9100D certification services, which is the latest version of the AS 9100 standard.
By obtaining AS 9100 certification, you can enhance your reputation as a reliable and trustworthy supplier within the aerospace industry. This certification demonstrates your commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, which can help you attract new customers and improve your bottom line.
At PQSmitra, we understand the unique challenges facing businesses in the aerospace industry, and we are committed to helping you achieve your quality and safety goals. We offer a comprehensive range of AS certification services, including AS 9100 for individuals, as well as online aerospace certification programs.
Contact us today to learn more about our AS 9100 certification services and how we can help your business succeed in obtaining this crucial certification. As a leading provider of aerospace industry certifications, we are committed to helping businesses like yours achieve the highest standards of quality and safety.
WHY AS 9100 VERIFICATION IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Why AS 9100 Verification Matters for Businesses
AS 9100 helps organizations strengthen quality, reliability, risk management, and operational control. It supports aerospace and defense industry requirements, customer confidence, supply-chain expectations, and continual improvement.
Quality And Process
Reliability
Improve process
consistency, product quality,
and operational controls
through a structured aerospace quality management system.
Stakeholder
Confidence
Demonstrate commitment to quality and meet the
expectations of aerospace, aviation, and other industry customers and stakeholders.
Supply Chain & Market Readiness
Strengthen risk management, product safety, configuration management, and continual improvement for better operational and business performance.
Risk & Operational Performance
Maintain a structured QMS with effective internal audits, corrective actions, documented controls, and performance monitoring to stay prepared for certification and surveillance audits.
AS 9100 also helps organizations align their quality management system with internationally recognized aerospace requirements and demonstrate that processes are controlled, risks are effectively managed, and products and services consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
HOW PQSMITRA HELPS YOU
AS 9100:2016 Certification Process with PQSmitra
From initial assessment to certification audit support, we provide end-to-end consulting to strengthen your aerospace quality management system and help you meet aviation, space, and defense industry requirements.
Readiness &
Gap Assessment
Understand your existing Quality Management System and establish a clear roadmap for AS 9100:2016 implementation.
- Initial Readiness Assessment
- QMS & Scope Review
- Gap Analysis
- Applicable Requirement Review
- Prioritised Implementation Plan
Assess systems. Identify gaps.
Build the roadmap.
Implementation &
Documentation
Develop and implement an effective QMS with the documentation, controls, and processes required for AS 9100:2016.
- Procedure & Documentation Development
- Risk-Based Process Controls
- Configuration Management Support
- Product Safety Requirements
- Team Training & Shop-Floor Implementation
Strengthen systems. Manage Risks. Improve quality.
Audit &
Certification Support
Prepare your organisation for the certification audit and support the timely closure of identified non-conformities.
- Internal Audit Support
- Management Review Assistance
- Pre-Certification Audit
- Stage 1 & Stage 2 Audit Support
- Certification Body Coordination
- Non-Conformity Closure Support
Prepare confidently.
Close findings.Achieve certification.
AS 9100 VERIFICATION READY
Build a Stronger Aerospace QMS
with Technical Expertise
PQSmitra helps aerospace, aviation, space, and defense organisations implement effective quality management systems that strengthen process control, product safety, risk management, and operational reliability.
Our practical approach integrates AS 9100:2016 requirements with risk-based thinking, configuration management, supplier controls, and operational processes to improve quality performance and certification readiness.
This structured approach enables organisations to build a reliable aerospace QMS, address industry-specific risks, and consistently meet customer, regulatory, and AS 9100 requirements.
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END-TO-END AS 9100 support
AS 9100:2016 QMS Implementation
Gap Assessment
• QMS Documentation
• Process Implementation
CERTIFICATION READINESS
Audit-Ready Systems & Processes
Internal Audit
• Management Review
• Non-Conformity Closure
AEROSPACE QUALITY CONTROLS
Industry-Specific Quality Management
Product Safety
• Configuration Management
• Risk Management
Get Started with AS 9100 Certification
If you are planning to apply for AS9100 certification or need support with implementation, training, or audits, PQSmitra can help.
Contact PQSmitra today to discuss your certification requirements and implementation roadmap.
Hassle-free AS 9100:2016 Certification with PQSmitra
AS 9100 certification being a specific standard for aviation, space and defense industry, the system implementation requirements are stringent and effective. PQSmitra has been a reputed consultancy provider for more than 20 years. The systematic approach throughout the project execution by PQSmitra has supported many clients to implement effective system and avail Premium International Certification.
The AS 9100:2016 implementation process is described below:
Simple & Practical Methodology
Initial Review
- Review of the existing Quality Management System.
- Gap analysis and planning for the documentation.
- Select a Certification Body of your choice.
Documentation
- Designing and developing of forms, formats, and procedures.
- Training on sector specific requirements and its implementation.
- 100% documentation support.
Effective Verification
- Routine assistance and system verification to ensure compliance to the requirements.
- Internal audit for verification of implemented system.
- Management review.
Achieve Certification
- Certification audit – Stage 1 & Stage 2.
- Closure of non-conformities support if any.
- Rewarding the certificate to the organization.
PQSmitra offers only Genuine AS 9100 Certification Options
At PQSmitra, we are committed to helping businesses in the aerospace industry achieve their quality and safety goals. Contact us today to learn more about our AS 9100 certification services and how we can help your business succeed.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
– Streamlining and Standardizing the manufacturing processes and other business processes
– Product safety and warranty management
– Integration of Customer Specific Requirements
– Risk management and Contingency planning
– Configuration management and Product traceability
– Formulating Quality Policy and Objectives
– Setting up system for documentation and records.
– Management information system
– Business performance and sustainability
– The Quality management system scope
– The description of pertinent stakeholders and interested parties, QMS scope including boundaries and applicability, description of QMS processes and applications, sequence and interaction of QMS processes, assignment of responsibilities and authorities for QMS processes
– Quality policy
– Quality objectives and plans to achieve them
– Practice for control of externally provided processes, products and services
– Technique for control of non-conforming products and services
– Process methodology for nonconformity and corrective action management
– The certification is availed primarily by the aviation, space and defense industry. This standard can also be used in other industry sectors when a quality management system with additional requirements over an ISO 9001:2015 system is needed.
Note : The eligible organizations shall be able to furnish data related to aviation, space and defense industry supply capabilities while certification audit
– Entry passport for supply to aviation, space, and defense industry.
– The certificate is recognized by other industry sectors
– Deletion of non-value-added activities and waste elimination
– Cost-effectiveness at various stages of the operations of the organizations
– Improved product safety and warranty management
– Manufacturing process controls enhancing Quality and Productivity
– Business process streamlining and efficiency improvement
– Responsibility and Accountability across the organization
– A step towards customer delight
– Year 1999 – AS 9100 was released by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the
– Year 2001 – 1st Revision – AS 9100A released incorporating ISO 9001:2000 requirements
– Year 2004 – 2nd Revision – AS 9100B released with minor changes
– Year 2009 – 3rd Revision – AS 9100C released with incorporating the major changes including risk management and effectiveness of the system
– Year 2016 – 4th Revision – AS 9100A released incorporating ISO 9001:2015 requirements
– ISO 9000:2015 – Quality management – customer satisfaction – Guidelines for complaint handling in organizations
– ISO/TS 16949:2009 Quality management system for the automotive industry
– AIAG manual for SPC (Statistical process control)
– AIAG manual for PPAP (Production part approval process)
– AIAG manual for APQP (Advanced product quality planning)
– AIAG manual for FMEA (Failure mode and effect analysis)
– AIAG manual for MSA (Measurement system analysis)
– AS9100 incorporates all of the ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and specifies additional requirements for an aerospace quality management system. The additional aerospace requirements are displayed in bold, italic text, with the majority simply emphasizing ISO 9001 requirements.
– AS9100 is a quality management system for the aerospace industry that is widely used and standardized. AS9100 replaces the earlier AS9000 and fully incorporates the entirety of the current version of ISO 9001, while also adding quality and safety requirements.
– EN9100:2018, commonly known as AS 9100D or AS 9100, is the most recent AS9100 standard for companies that design, develop, or provide parts, components, and assemblies for the aviation, space, and defense industries.
– AS9100 incorporates ASQ/ISO 9001:2000 and adds to the quality system criteria for the aerospace sector. Section 1 of AS9100A defined an updated QMS model aligned with the ISO 9001:2000 publication; Section 2 defined an updated QMS model aligned with the ISO 9001:2000 publication.
– Many aerospace manufacturers and suppliers will only collaborate with certified partners because AS9100 accreditation helps verify that a firm has suitable quality control systems in place. As a result, any aerospace-related company should consider AS9100 certification.
– Every three years, the auditor will interview your employees and analyze your recorded information (procedures, documents, etc.) to ensure that you are meeting all AS9100 criteria. Every three years, certification audits are usually performed
– Companies that design, develop, and/or manufacture aviation, space, and defense products; and companies that provide post-delivery support for their own products, such as maintenance, spare parts, or materials.
