If you are in the process of implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve AS9100 certification, this checklist provides a practical tool to assess your compliance with aerospace-specific quality requirements, including risk management, configuration control, and product safety, and to identify areas that may need further attention or improvement.
The AS9100 Key Requirements Checklist is designed to help organizations understand and prepare for certification by breaking the standard down into clear, actionable requirements.
Becoming AS9100-certified is a clear and structured process—and our expert team will work with you on your journey
Get in touch for a free quote from one of our experienced team members to get your AS9100 certification journey underway. We’ll assess your needs and provide a tailored quote, outline the process and explain the plan for your initial audit.
We can also direct you to resources that you may find useful on your journey to becoming certified.
The Stage 1 audit is an initial review of your management system to determine whether you’re ready to progress to the Stage 2 certification audit.
During this audit, the auditor will assess the documented information that supports your management system, evaluate your understanding of the AS9100 requirements, and confirm that key elements—such as internal audits, management reviews, and scope—are in place.
The outcome of the Stage 1 audit will indicate either that you’re ready to proceed to Stage 2, or that further work is needed to demonstrate conformity. In some cases, a repeat Stage 1 audit may be required if readiness cannot yet be confirmed.
During the Stage 2 Audit, our auditor evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of your QMS against the requirements of your chosen aerospace certification.
We carefully examine your processes to verify that your management system is correctly implemented. If something doesn’t meet the requirements, our auditor will call it a ‘nonconformity.’
You’ll need to implement and provide evidence of corrective actions before certification can be recommended.
Once our compliance team confirms that you meet the criteria, you’ll receive your globally recognized aerospace certificate.
After you’re certified, we will conduct audits at least once a year to ensure you still meet the standard’s requirements.
Read more about the certification process.
Becoming AS9100-certified is a clear and structured process—and our expert team will work with you on your journey
Get in touch for a free quote from one of our experienced team members to get your AS9100 certification journey underway. We’ll assess your needs and provide a tailored quote, outline the process and explain the plan for your initial assessment.
We can also direct you to resources that you may find useful on your journey to becoming certified.
The Stage 1 audit is an initial review of your management system to determine whether you’re ready to progress to the Stage 2 certification audit.
During this audit, the auditor will assess the documented information that supports your management system, evaluate your understanding of the AS9100 requirements, and confirm that key elements—such as internal audits, management reviews, and scope—are in place.
The outcome of the Stage 1 audit will indicate either that you’re ready to proceed to Stage 2, or that further work is needed to demonstrate conformity. In some cases, a repeat Stage 1 audit may be required if readiness cannot yet be confirmed.
During the Stage 2 Audit, our auditor evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of your QMS against the requirements of your chosen aerospace certification.
We carefully examine your processes to verify that your management system is correctly implemented. If something doesn’t meet the requirements, our auditor will call it a ‘nonconformity.’
You’ll need to implement and provide evidence of corrective actions before certification can be recommended.
Once our compliance team confirms that you meet the criteria, you’ll receive your globally recognized aerospace certificate.
After you’re certified, we will conduct audits at least once a year to ensure you still meet the standard’s requirements.
Read more about the certification process.
