AS9100 Certification Consultant for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers

Why Companies Hire an AS9100 Certification Consultant

Aerospace OEMs and Tier suppliers require confidence that your system:

• Manages product safety and risk

• Controls configuration and design changes

• Maintains supplier oversight

• Ensures traceability across production

• Demonstrates leadership accountability

• Survives rigorous certification audits

An AS9100 consultant accelerates implementation while reducing rework, audit findings, and internal disruption.

What AS9100 Certification Actually Requires

AS9100 builds on ISO 9001, but introduces additional aerospace controls including:

• Risk-based thinking integrated into operational processes

• Product safety management

• Counterfeit part prevention

• Configuration management

• Enhanced supplier validation

• First Article Inspection (FAI) alignment

• Operational risk and change control discipline

Organizations attempting certification without aerospace-specific expertise often underestimate the operational integration required.

Our AS9100 Certification Consulting Services

1. Gap Assessment

We evaluate your current system against AS9100 requirements and produce:

• Clause-by-clause gap analysis

• Risk exposure assessment

• Documentation review

• Implementation roadmap with milestones

2. QMS Development & Integration

We build or refine your Quality Management System to ensure:

• Practical process ownership

• Aerospace-compliant procedures

• Integrated risk controls

• Supplier and production controls

• Documented evidence alignment

We do not create bloated manuals.
We design systems that pass audits and function in production.

3. Internal Audit & Pre-Assessment

Before certification:

• Full internal audit simulation

• Objective evidence validation

• Nonconformity identification

• Corrective action coaching

• Management review preparation

You enter Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits prepared — not guessing.

4. Certification Support

We support you through:

• Registrar coordination

• Audit defense strategy

• On-site or remote audit support

• Nonconformity response guidance

• Post-certification stabilization

Our Structured Path to AS9100 Certification

Phase 1 – Assessment & Planning
Define scope, perform gap analysis, establish roadmap.

Phase 2 – System Development
Develop documentation, integrate processes, train leadership and operations.

Phase 3 – Implementation & Evidence Build
Operate the system, generate records, perform internal audits.

Phase 4 – Certification Audit Support
Prepare, defend, and close findings efficiently.

Who We Work With

We support:

• Aerospace manufacturers

• Defense contractors

• Precision machining companies

• Electronics and component suppliers

• Design & build firms

• Emerging aerospace startups

Whether you are a 6-person startup preparing for your first contract, or a growing manufacturer formalizing your system, implementation strategy differs — and must be right-sized.

Why Choose Wintersmith Advisory

• Aerospace-focused consulting

• Practical implementation (not theory-heavy)

• Executive-level risk perspective

• Integrated Management System capability

• Efficient, structured project execution

We understand that certification is not the goal —
winning and retaining contracts is.

Common Questions About Hiring an AS9100 Certification Consultant

How long does AS9100 certification take?
Typically 4–9 months depending on current system maturity and organizational size.

Can we integrate AS9100 with ISO 9001?
Yes. AS9100 incorporates ISO 9001 and adds aerospace-specific controls.

Do you support startups?
Yes. Early-stage aerospace companies often require structured but lean systems.