AS9100 - Aerospace Quality Management System Training with Certifications

AS9100 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in the aerospace industry in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) based on AS9100 international aerospace standard. During this training course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of Aerospace Quality Management Systems and learn the elements needed to implement and manage an AQMS, such as: establishing AQMS policies & procedures, importance of leadership and commitment, planning and controlling operations, ensuring product safety, establishing measures for the prevention of counterfeit parts, performance measurements, internal audits, management reviews, and continual improvement.

After mastering all the necessary concepts of the AQMS, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified AS9100 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement AS9100 in an organization.

Day 1: Introduction to AS9100 and initiation of an AQMS

• Course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS)
• Initiating the implementation of an AQMS based on AS9100
• The organization and its context

Day 2: Plan the implementation of an AQMS

• Leadership and commitment to AQMS
• AQMS scope
• AQMS policies
• Roles, responsibilities and authorities
• Managing Risk
• AQMS quality objectives and planning of changes

Day 3: Implementation of an AQMS

• Resource management & competencies
• Awareness and communication
• Documentation management
• Operational control
• Product safety & prevention of counterfeit parts
• Product and service requirements, design and purchasing process
• Production and service provision

Day 4: AQMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for a certification audit

• Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
• Internal audits & management reviews
• Treatment of non-conformities
• Continually improving the AQMS and the organization
• Preparing for the certification audit
• Certification process and closing the training

Day 5: Certification Exam

AS9100 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Day 1: Introduction to AS9100 and Aerospace Quality Management Systems (AQMS)

• Course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Certification process
• Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management
• Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS)

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
• Initiating the audit
• Stage 1 audit
• Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)

Day 3: On-site audit activities

• Stage 2 audit
• Communication during the audit
• Audit procedures
• Creating audit test plans
• Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports

Day 4: Closing the audit

• Documentation of the audit and the audit quality review
• Closing the audit
• Evaluating action plans by the auditor
• Beyond the initial audit
• Managing an internal audit programme
• Competence and evaluation of auditors
• Closing the training

Day 5: Certification Exam