In today's fast paced environment, customers are more demanding and the competition is more intense than ever. Delivering quality products and services is more crucial than ever for survival and long-term success. Having an internationally recognized Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) allows you to enhance organizational performance, increase customer satisfaction and gain a competitive edge.

Identify requirements and the structure of an effective AQMS and what this means for you. Gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of AS9100:2016, key terms, definitions and the integration and the alignment to the ISO standardized high level structure. You'll learn to interpret and apply the key concepts and principles of the standard to existing processes within your organization.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Identify the key requirements and benefits of AS9100:2016
• Develop an AQMS using best practice approaches to optimize your systems
• Drive continual improvement on achieving industry requirements for on-time delivery and quality
• Ensure that your quality management systems are integrated into your business management systems
• Operate in a demanding sector by understanding the industry specific and flow down requirements

What will I learn?

By the end of this course, students will be able to define the:

• Importance and benefits of a 9100:2016 AQMS
• History of AS9100:2016, the role of International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and the standards that support the program
• Relationship between AS9100:2016, ISO 9100:2016 and the Annex SL High Level Structure
• Terms and definitions of AS9100:2016
• Key concepts of AS9100:2016 (including aerospace process effectiveness)
• Requirements of AS9100:2016

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the planning, implementing, maintaining, supervising or auditing of an 9100:2016 AQMS.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites, however it will be useful for students to read the standard before attending the course and have a broad understanding of quality management systems.