AS/EN 9100 Series

Aviation, Space and Defence

Product Guide

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What is AS 9100
Aerospace Quality Management?
The Aerospace Standards are a series of
standards based on ISO 9001 and developed by
the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG).
They provide international consistency and address
the specific regulatory, safety and reliability
requirements demanded by the aerospace sector.
The series of standards cover the complete spectrum of organizations working
within the aerospace sector, from design and manufacture to maintenance
organizations and stockist distributors. And with AS 9100 (BS EN 9100) being
the single common quality management standard for the aerospace industry,
it is used and supported by the leading aerospace companies and throughout
their supply chains around the world.
In order to navigate the many regulations of the aerospace industry, full compliance
with AS 9100 (BS EN 9100) must be achieved. This is the industry-recognized
standard of quality and risk management and can be an essential part of
achieving a trading licence is this sector.

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Top tips for

implementing AS 9100

Are you ready for

implementation?
AS 9100 (BS EN 9100) is used by aerospace companies of
all types and sizes, including manufacturing, maintenance
and distribution and we know that each organization will take
a different approach to quality management. Thats why we
offer customized service packages to help you introduce
quality management in a way that suits your business best.
An AS 9100 package can include only the products
and services that you need cutting unnecessary cost to
overcome the specific challenges you face. Well help you
shape an AS 9100 Project Plan with the systems you already
have in place to get you where you want to be with AS 9100
whatever the nature of your business.

Get commitment and support

from senior management
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Engage the whole business with
good internal communication
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Compare existing quality management
with AS 9100 requirements
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Get customer and supplier feedback
on current quality management
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Establish an implementation
team to get the best results
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Map out and share roles,
responsibilities and timescales
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Adapt the basic principles of the
AS 9100 standard to your business
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Motivate staff involvement
with training and incentives
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Share AS 9100 knowledge and
encourage staff to train as auditors
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Regularly review your AS 9100
system to make sure it stays effective

An AS 9100 package can include only

the products and services that you
need cutting unnecessary cost

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Train with us and certify to AS 9100

We use accelerated learning techniques to make sure
you fully understand AS 9100 quality management.
And we put your learning into context with a blend of
classroom teaching, workshops and interactive sessions.
Effective quality and risk management systems are
essential to the aerospace sector. Keep pace and remain
compliant with our AS 9100 aerospace management
training courses, ensuring safety, reliability and
compliance with the AS 9100 standard.

AS 9100 Internal Auditor

Understand AS 9100 in sufficient depth to
plan and manage an audit
Make sure your quality management system
stays compliant
ISO 31000 Application of
Risk to Management Systems
Understand what risk is and how to apply
it to management systems
Learn how risk can improve the resilience
of management systems

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Business benefits of AS 9100

Whether youre looking to operate internationally or expand
locally, certification to the standard provides firm evidence that
your management system meets the exact requirements of the
aerospace sector. Other benefits include:
Ensures inclusion on the Online Aerospace Supplier Information
System (OASIS) database
Licence to trade: It is often a requirement of the aerospace
industry that you have implemented a quality management
system. It also independently demonstrates that you have
an operation management system accepted by the
aerospace sector
Encourages international growth and sales: The global nature
of the standard allows for commonality throughout the
industry, allowing opportunities for increased trade and
co-operation overseas
Saves time: Potential reduction in second party system audits
Risk Management: Ensures compliance with a system supported
by regulatory authorities that helps to mitigate your risks

Raises brand reputation: By demonstrating the operation

of globally accepted quality standards, using common
language to improve understanding of quality requirements
Reduces waste: By helping to improve processes
and remove the variation in quality
Increases market opportunities: Helps to demonstrate
excellent levels of traceability throughout the supply
chain and remove uncertainty, encouraging clients
to choose you over a competitor
Facilitates continual improvement: Regular assessment
will ensure you continually use, monitor and improve
your processes

Why choose BSI as your

certification partner?
We have a unique standing within the global assessment of
management systems in the aerospace supply chain, with the
highest percentage of fully employed assessors of any other
certification body or registrar.
Our technical capability and delivery in this sector ensure were
recognized as a worldwide leader in this field. We can also deliver
AS 9100 certification across the globe, ensuring a consistent
approach to your audits, wherever your organization is based.
Assessments conducted by us are undertaken using qualified
auditors authenticated by the International Aerospace Quality
Group (IAQG).

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Entropy Software
for AS 9100

Route to certification
1. Buy the Standard. Visit bsigroup.com

If you are already AS 9100 certified or are attempting to

get certified for the first time, Entropys AS 9100 Quality
Management System is configured to help you achieve
sustained compliance with key AS 9100 requirements.
Entropy is a software system designed to help you manage
quality, environmental, and health and safety standards.
Developed to meet recognized international standards it
also facilitates the management of AS 9100 and deals with
specific business challenges around risk management, incident
management, audit and compliance management, performance
management and knowledge management.
Used at over 14,000 sites worldwide, organizations are using
Entropy to improve their business performance as it delivers
greater control, visibility, assurance and accountability whilst
reducing risks, incidents and costs. Organizations using Entropy
are making dramatic savings in time spent managing standards
and specific business challenges across their organization.
Find out how Entropy Software can accelerate your route to
AS 9100 certification and drive improved business efficiencies
in its management. www.bsi-entropy.com

2. Make contact. Call us on

+44 845 080 9000
3. Complete the BSI application form
4. Plan your BSI training
5. Consider an optional BSI gap analysis
(pre-certification audit)
6. Your BSI assessment team is appointed
7. Formal BSI assessment stage 1
8. Formal BSI assessment stage 2
9. BSI certificate awarded
10. BSI will continue to support
you beyond your certification

Transfer your certification to BSI

Registered with another certification body? Get global
recognition with the BSI Assurance Mark and discover how
our experience and reputation delivers real value to your
business. We focus on continual improvement, as well as
maintaining your system showing you how to grow and
develop your business. Plus, transferring is easy. To find
out more +44 845 080 9000 or visit bsigroup.com

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To find out how much AS 9100 certification will cost your

business or for more information about our assessment
and certification solutions, visit bsigroup.co.uk or call
a BSI advisor on +44 845 080 9000

Why BSI?

BSI solutions

BSI is recognized by the UK Government as the National

Standards Body (NSB) for the UK and develops, publishes and
markets standards and related products. Our business is enabling
organizations to perform better and make excellence a habit.
For more than a century our experts have been challenging
mediocrity and complacency to help embed excellence into the
way people and products work... to perform better, reduce risk
and achieve sustainable growth. Our clients range from globally
recognized brands to small, local companies in 150 countries
worldwide. Were a Royal Charter company that develops and
delivers products and services in a truly inclusive way, we are
committed to continual improvement and will work with the
highest level of integrity. Regardless of your location, organization
size or sector, nothing says confidence like the BSI mark.

Whether you want to align with AS 9100 for sound corporate

governance or take it further and gain independent third
party certification to demonstrate your systems compliance
we can provide the right solution.

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BSI products and services available to you:

Standards and publications
Information, guidance and advice
Training courses, in-company and eLearning
Gap analysis
Management system certification
Entropy Software Integrate all your
management systems with one click

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