Standards / Sector schemes
AS9100 Aerospace quality management
Aviation, space, and defense quality requirements on top of ISO 9001.
Core documents AMS builds
- Configuration management
- First article inspection
- Counterfeit parts prevention
- Product safety records
Drafted from your actual processes and systems, then kept under version control with review dates.
The path to AS9100
Six steps from first conversation to AS9100. AMS and our consultants handle each one with you.
- 1Scope
Define which sites, teams, processes and systems AS9100 will cover.
- 2Gap assessment
Compare what you do today with every AS9100 requirement and list what is missing.
- 3Documents
Write the policies, procedures and records AS9100 expects, starting with the configuration management.
- 4Implement and collect evidence
Put the processes into daily work and capture proof that they run, on a schedule.
- 5Internal review
Check readiness with an internal audit or self-assessment, and close the findings.
- 6Certification audit
An accredited certification body runs a stage 1 document review and a stage 2 audit, then issues the certificate. Surveillance audits follow every year.
AS9100 questions
Planning AS9100? Talk to our team
How long does AS9100 implementation take?
Most organizations need about 20–32 weeks, depending on size, number of sites and how much is already in place. A gap assessment gives a firm estimate.
What documents does AS9100 require?
Core documents usually include: configuration management, first article inspection, counterfeit parts prevention, product safety records. AMS drafts them from your actual processes and keeps them under version control.
Can AS9100 be combined with other standards?
Yes. AS9100 is often run together with IATF 16949, CMMI, CMMC. AMS maps shared requirements, so one record can count toward several standards.
How does AMS help with AS9100?
AMS runs the full AS9100 program: scoping, gap assessment, documents, evidence capture, internal audits, corrective actions and the audit pack for your certification body.