AS9100 Certification Services

Why ICS?

In today’s business climate, aerospace companies have realized that AS9100 quality management systems certification and registration can add real value to their organizations. Rather than just a simple checklist, the auditing process can help highlight weaknesses as well as strengths, which allows companies to continually improve their processes to stay competitive. ICS works with our clients to understand their business and unique practices to ensure our clients get the most out of the auditing process.

ICS also offers services and benefits that other registrars don't, like:

Dedicated Account Managers - An Account Manager is assigned to each client to provide a single point of contact.
SWOT Analysis - A SWOT analysis is available with every audit which describes real strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in terms executive management can understand on top of the audit report which generally only explains compliance to various parts of the standard.
Client Portal - A secure client portal is available to house client documents such as audit plans, reports, and certificates for 24-hour access.
Vibrant Auditor Mentoring & Customer Satisfaction Process - The professionals delivering audits are key to our success. We obtain our Clients' feedback on each auditor and work hard to incorporate our Client's improvement suggestions.

Our Auditing Approach

Our experienced and highly-skilled auditors are enthusiastic about their work and come to your company with a fresh perspective. They take the time to listen and understand your business so they can add value throughout the auditing process. We work together as partners with our clients to ensure audits are as efficient as possible to minimize any disruption during the audit. During each audit, we strive to reveal observations that can add value through reduced costs, increased efficiency, and decreased time to market.

What is AS9100?

AS9000, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standard, was developed by a group of US aerospace prime contractors, including Allied-Signal. Allison Engine Company, Boeing, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lockheed Martin, McDonnell Douglas, Northrop Grumman, Pratt Whitney, Rockwell Collins, Sikorsky Aircraft, and Hamilton Sundstrand. AS9000 was developed and issued under the auspices of the Society of Automotive Engineers.

The intent and concept behind AS9000 are similar to Boeing's D1-9000. The standard is based in ISO 9000, with 27 additional requirements unique to the aerospace industry. The intent is to standardize and streamline many of the other aerospace quality management standards.

AS9100 replaces the earlier AS9000 and fully incorporates the entirety of the current version of ISO 9001, while adding additional requirements relating to quality and safety. All aerospace manufacturers and suppliers worldwide are encouraged to comply and/or register to AS9100.