Aerospace Quality Management System Certification Audits

Key requirements — selected themes

• Quality management and aerospace customer requirements
• Operational risk, product safety and configuration management
• Design, production and externally provided process controls
• Prevention of counterfeit parts and preservation of conformity
• Traceability, verification and release evidence
• Performance evaluation and corrective action

High-level summary

An aerospace-sector assessment of the quality management controls supporting aviation, space and defence activities. Audits examine product-related risks, operational discipline and the implementation of applicable customer and sector requirements.

Recognised certification is subject to the IAQG certification scheme and approved delivery arrangements. Certification concerns the management system and does not replace airworthiness approval, product acceptance or customer-specific qualification.

Third-party certification pathway

References: [S24] · [G01] · [G02] · [G03]

• Application & scope. Confirm the applicable 9100-series standard, eligible scope, locations and recognised scheme delivery arrangements.
• Scheme review & planning. Confirm IAQG-recognised accreditation, qualified auditors, site structure and the applicable audit rules.
• Stage 1 — readiness. Review aerospace process readiness, customer requirements, performance and system evaluation evidence.
• Stage 2 — implementation. Evaluate aerospace controls and process effectiveness under the applicable IAQG audit requirements.
• Nonconformity resolution. Review corrections and corrective actions; verify closure or accept action plans as the applicable rules require.
• Independent decision & registration. Complete independent certification review and the required OASIS certification record when certification is approved.
• Surveillance. Conduct scheme-prescribed surveillance and maintain relevant certification information in OASIS.
• Recertification. Reassess the system before certificate expiry and complete the required review and decision for a new cycle.