AS9100/AS9120

Organisations operating within the aviation, space, and defence sectors are required to meet industry-specific quality management standards beyond ISO 9001. AS9100 and AS9120 have been developed to address the stringent requirements of these sectors, ensuring product integrity, traceability, and risk control across the supply chain.

At JWS Solutions, we provide specialist consultancy to support organisations in developing, implementing, and maintaining management systems aligned with AS9100 and AS9120.

Our Approach

These standards require a deeper level of control, documentation, and operational discipline than ISO 9001 alone. We work closely with your organisation to ensure that these requirements are implemented in a practical and effective way.

Our focus is on:

  • Integrating aerospace requirements into your existing processes

  • Ensuring compliance without unnecessary complexity

  • Developing systems that are robust, auditable, and sustainable

We tailor the system to your organisation, ensuring it supports your operations while meeting industry expectations.

What AS9100 & AS9120 Deliver

AS9100 and AS9120 build on ISO 9001 by introducing additional requirements specific to the aerospace and defence sectors. These include:

  • Risk-based thinking and operational planning

  • Enhanced product safety and quality controls

  • Full traceability and product accountability

  • Control of externally provided processes and suppliers

  • Management of nonconforming product

  • First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements

  • Prevention of foreign object damage (FOD)

  • Configuration and change management

These standards provide assurance to customers and regulatory bodies that your organisation operates with the necessary controls and discipline required within the aerospace supply chain.

Implementation Made Practical

While AS9100 and AS9120 are detailed standards, many organisations already operate processes that align with their requirements. Our role is to structure and formalise these processes in a clear and effective way.

We develop systems that reflect how your organisation operates, ensuring they are both compliant and practical. Where documentation is required, we present processes clearly—often using flow diagrams—to support understanding, consistency, and auditability.

Our Services

JWS Solutions provides a full range of support for AS9100 and AS9120, including:

  • Gap analysis and system development

  • Implementation and integration with ISO 9001

  • Training

  • Internal auditing

  • Pre-assessment and certification support

We support organisations at all stages, from initial implementation through to ongoing system maintenance and improvement.

Why JWS Solutions

With specialist experience in aerospace quality management systems, JWS Solutions understands both the requirements of AS9100/AS9120 and the practical challenges faced by organisations operating in these sectors.

Our approach is straightforward and focused on delivering systems that meet the standard while adding real value to your business.