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.
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.
AS9100 certification is ideal for organizations involved in the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries.
Any business in the global aerospace industry seeking to enhance its reputation for safety, reliability, and quality can benefit from AS9100 certification.
This applies to manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers that design, make, or maintain aerospace products and components.
The timeline for achieving AS9100 certification varies depending on the size and complexity of your organization, the maturity of your existing QMS, and resource availability.
For most organizations, the process could take anywhere from six months to a year. This period includes time for system development, staff training, internal audits, corrective actions, and the two-stage certification audit.
If your organization already has an ISO 9001-compliant QMS in place, you may find the certification process is shorter.
The cost of your AS9100 certification will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
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AS9100 certification can only be issued by a certification body accredited by an IAF-recognised national accreditation body and listed in the IAQG’s OASIS database, such as Amtivo.
Yes. AS9100 is built on ISO 9001, so the two standards integrate naturally within a single Management System.
Organizations often align common processes, documentation, and internal audits to support efficient maintenance of both and drive consistent, continual improvement.
To confirm whether a company holds AS9100 certification, you can search the IAQG’s Online Aerospace Supplier Information System (OASIS) database.
Maintained by the International Aerospace Quality Group, OASIS is the official source for current AS9100 certification status worldwide.
