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Request a Proposal AS9100 Revision C Update More on Aerospace Email:   Subscribe to our monthly aerospace email updates  Brochures AS9100, AS9110, AS9120 General Capabilities  White Paper New Aerospace Quality Standards Bring Efficiency and Consistency to Audit, Certification and Surveillance Processes  Webinars Revision C of AS9100 Achieving AS9100 Registration Internal Auditing: Optimizing the Process Root Cause Analysis and Effective Corrective Actions: The Basics Contact our Product Manager Roger Ritterbeck Jr. Product Manager, Aerospace (800) 247-0802 Roger.Ritterbeck@qmi-saiglobal.com   A unique feature that QMI – SAI Global offers its customers is support from dedicated product managers. More... Roger Ritterbeck Jr., Product Manager, Aerospace, is QMI – SAI Global's technical expert for the AS9100-Series of standards, and is the only representative from a registrar that was asked to participate in the 2008 re-write of the AS9110 standard. He is an RABQSA Certified Aerospace Industry Experienced Auditor and an Aerospace Qualified Trainer. He is also certified by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Manager, and represents QMI – SAI Global at the Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG).

AS9120 - Quality Management Systems - Aerospace Requirements for Stockist Distributors - was developed for pass-through distributors of aerospace commodity items. This standard addresses chain of custody, traceability, control and availability of records.

The standard addresses requirements that distributors must focus on to ensure that only approved, conforming parts make their way into the supply chain. In recent years the concern of "black market" or "bogus" parts has reached heightened levels. AS9120 includes requirements that effectively implemented, would help a distributor minimize the risk of such activity.

Based on ISO 9001:2000, but with nearly 100 additional requirements specific to aerospace distributors, AS9120 provides suppliers with a comprehensive quality system focused on areas directly impacting product safety and reliability including;

• Splitting - Specific requirements for batch splitting and lot splitting, and how conformance to specification is maintained.
• Airworthiness certificates - Defines the documents issued by cognizant civil aviation authorities that certifies that parts meet the required airworthiness requirements.
• Control of records - Record requirements differ significantly for distributors of aerospace product. AS9120 defines those requirements.
• Traceability - Defines specific requirements for traceability from receipt until delivery.
• Evidence of Conformance - Specific documents are required by distributors as evidence of conformance. AS9120 defines those requirements.

QMI – SAI Global has the in-depth, broad based aerospace industry experience your company requires to meet the expectations of aerospace OEMs, prime suppliers, and other key stakeholders in the aerospace industry.

Our highly-qualified aerospace experienced auditors (AEAs), with extensive aerospace work experience, have registered some of the leading aerospace OEMs and prime suppliers, as well as regulatory bodies and the aerospace supply chain. At QMI – SAI Global, the requirements for AEAs exceed those imposed by the industry through AIR5359 and AS9104, putting QMI – SAI Global's aerospace team among the most highly qualified in the world. You will find auditors who are well versed in aerospace unique requirements, and are able to speak your aerospace language. QMI – SAI Global maintains the largest staff of AEAs among aerospace registrars, enabling us to easily meet customer scheduling requirements. The QMI – SAI Global aerospace team is strategically located across North America, ensuring minimal travel costs throughout the process.

A unique feature that QMI – SAI Global offers its customers and auditors is the support from a dedicated aerospace product manager. Roger Ritterbeck, Manager, Aerospace, ensures QMI – SAI Global's on-going technical competency by communicating industry changes to customers and auditors, and representing QMI – SAI Global at the Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG) level. For the 2008 re-write of the AS9100 standard, Roger has been chosen as the only member of the re-write team to represent a certification body; this reflects QMI – SAI Global's respect within the aerospace industry as a registrar that is second to none.

As more and more aerospace OEMs require registration throughout their supply chain, it makes good business sense to choose a registrar that adds value to the process. At QMI – SAI Global, our auditors and staff are focused on Advancing Business Excellence. From the time of initial application to the delivery of the certificate, efficient and streamlined processes are in place making the registration process understandable and achievable.

When your organization aligns to AS9120, it not only reaps quality and efficiency benefits, but also is better able to meet customer expectations. Registration can also provide a competitive advantage by:

• AEAs identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost reduction;
• Improved audit and surveillance efficiency;
• Reduced number of customer audits required, and a corresponding reduction in needed resources;
• Enhanced supplier performance due to higher quality, waste reduction, and a customer satisfaction focus; and
• Streamlined documentation.

Click here to request a quote on QMI – SAI Global's AS9120 registration services. Additional questions about the standard may be directed to Roger Ritterbeck at 1-800-247-0802.

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