Aerospace AS 9100 Quality Management Systems

Introduction

AS 9100 is the US version of a globally harmonized quality management system standard for aerospace industries. It is based on the international Quality Management System (QMS) standard, ISO 9001. It supplements ISO 9001 by focusing on the unique, complex, and highly regulated nature of the aerospace industry. Specifically, it emphasizes the critical aspects of key characteristics and the need to satisfy internal, governmental and regulatory requirements. Other equivalent versions of this standard are coded as EN 9100 in Europe and JIS Q 9100 in Japan. The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) publishes these standards.

Benefits of Implementation

AS 9100 provides uncountable benefits - both tangible and intangible. A typical organisation would enjoy the following:

  • fulfil one of the conditions of supply
  • gain customer recognition and approval and open doors to the worldwide markets
  • meet regulatory requirements, as well as the industry's expectations
  • have lower production costs because of fewer nonconforming products, less rework, lower reject rates, streamlined processes and fewer mistakes
  • and ultimately, a reduction in customer complaints and retention of customers

Our Business Process Approach

MFE International uses a unique Business Process methodology as the core principle to customise the AS 9100:2000 Quality Management System for each client. We use the existing business process as the framework to build the Quality Management System. The AS 9100 requirements are then mapped into the established framework to identify where the individual requirements of the standard apply within the business.Each requirement is examined to determine which part of the business process is affected by the requirement or already satisfies the requirement.This approach complements the existing working methods and organisation culture rather than an imposed bureaucracy of control solely developed for the sake of AS 9100 certification.

Our Training and Consultancy Implementation

Each project involves a carefully planned combination of training and consultancy support.

Training provides the knowledge and skills transfer which is essential for the Quality Management System development, self sufficiency in system maintenance and long term success.

Consultancy support provides the expert knowledge to advise, review, improve so that the system developed are comprehensive and integrate into a cohesive system that will operate to the benefits of the organization and meet the requirements of the AS 9100 standard.

Each project is implemented in 4 phases as follows:

  • Phase 1 - Current System Appraisal
  • Phase 2 - Design and Development
  • Phase 3 - System Implementation
  • Phase 4 - Audit and Review

Contact Us on your AS 9100 needs

Contact Us today for a non-obligatory discussion on our AS 9100 Training and Consultancy Services:

MFE International Pte Ltd

#44-00, Level Suntec City Tower 3

8 Temasek Boulevard

Singapore 038988

Tel :68663603