AS9100 Training

Why AS9100 Training Matters

AS9100 goes beyond ISO 9001 by adding aerospace-specific requirements such as:

• Product safety controls

• Counterfeit parts prevention

• Configuration management

• Risk management integration

• Operational risk control

• Special process oversight

Without proper training, organizations struggle with:

• Misinterpreting clause requirements

• Weak internal audits

• Ineffective corrective actions

• Poorly defined risk controls

• Audit nonconformities

Training ensures your system functions — not just exists.

Our AS9100 Training Programs

We tailor training based on your organization’s role and maturity level.

1. AS9100 Awareness Training

Designed for:

• Production personnel

• Engineering teams

• Administrative staff

• New hires

Covers:

• Overview of AS9100 structure

• Employee responsibilities

• Process-based thinking

• Risk awareness

• Document control fundamentals

Objective: Build organization-wide understanding.

2. AS9100 Implementation Training

Designed for:

• Quality managers

• Implementation teams

• Process owners

• Leadership

Covers:

• Clause-by-clause interpretation

• Risk-based thinking integration

• Operational control alignment

• KPI and objective development

• Management review structure

• Supplier control expectations

Objective: Build a defensible and practical QMS.

3. AS9100 Internal Auditor Training

Designed for:

• Internal audit teams

• Quality personnel

• Compliance managers

Covers:

• Audit planning

• Process auditing techniques

• Interview methods

• Evidence collection

• Writing nonconformities

• Root cause analysis

• Corrective action evaluation

Training includes practical exercises based on aerospace scenarios.

Objective: Build audit confidence and audit credibility.

4. Leadership & Management Review Training

Designed for:

• Executives

• Operations leaders

• Department managers

Covers:

• Leadership responsibilities under AS9100

• Strategic alignment

• Risk oversight

• Management review inputs and outputs

• Performance monitoring

Objective: Ensure leadership drives system effectiveness.

Delivery Formats

We offer:

• On-site training (aerospace manufacturing environments)

• Virtual live workshops

• Hybrid sessions

• Customized training modules

Training can be structured as:

• Half-day awareness sessions

• Full-day workshops

• Multi-day auditor courses

• Executive briefings

Who Needs AS9100 Training?

AS9100 training is critical for:

• Organizations preparing for certification

• Companies transitioning from ISO 9001 to AS9100

• Aerospace suppliers facing surveillance audits

• Companies experiencing audit findings

• Organizations expanding into defense contracts

Training strengthens audit readiness and long-term system maturity.

What Makes Our Training Different?

At Wintersmith Advisory:

• We teach from implementation experience

• We align training directly to AS9100 Rev D clauses

• We integrate real aerospace process examples

• We focus on effectiveness — not memorization

• We structure training around your existing workflows

Our training prepares teams for actual registrar scrutiny.

How Long Does AS9100 Training Take?

Typical timelines:

• Awareness training: 2–4 hours

• Internal auditor training: 1–2 days

• Implementation workshops: 1–3 days

• Executive briefings: 2–3 hours

Duration depends on organizational complexity.

Ready to Strengthen Your Aerospace QMS?

Effective AS9100 training improves:

• Audit performance

• Risk control

• Operational consistency

• Leadership engagement

• Customer confidence

If you are preparing for certification or strengthening your existing system, we can structure training that aligns directly with your aerospace objectives.

Let’s build competence that supports certification — and beyond.