Hello to all,

My company is considering becoming obtaining AS9100 certification.
We are currently certified to ISO9001.
What kind of time frame /cost / major obstacles can we expect ?

Thank you,

Mike

First recommendation is to perform a gap analysis of your current system to AS9100B requirements to identify what changes must be made to your current ISO QMS. If your organization has been working with aerospace customers for some time, more than likely, you already have in place processes and procedures required by AS9100.

Your QMS must address all applicable clauses of AS9100 which is based on requirements of the aerospace industry. Ask you current registrar if they have any guidance documents related to implementing or auditing AS9100.

Time and cost; 6 months to a year and ask your current registrar to quote you on a dual ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100B certification.

Mike, you may want to look at the SAE Oasis database for companies in your area that are currently certified to AS9100. They may be willing to share some of this information with you.

Hello to all,

My company is considering becoming obtaining AS9100 certification.
We are currently certified to ISO9001.
What kind of time frame /cost / major obstacles can we expect ?

Thank you,

Mike

I would start with the following:

1. Attend a AS9100 training class for implementation, auditing, etc

2.Gap Analysis

3. Review ROI vs. cost of implementation and maintaining the AS9100 certification (There's a lot of hidden cost i.e. maintaining the system, rewriting procedures, processes, training, certification costs, etc)

4. How mature is your current quality system and is it fully supported by your upper management as this will help the implementation part (Ask if move towards AS is customer driven or corporate)

5. Establish introduction training for upper management, employees, and internal auditors

6. Look for help from state government, Local ASQ chapter, or local colleges that provide assistance to manufacturing companies and most importantly use the Cove as a resource tool
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Thank you to all for your information :)

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