Author: Kevin Walters

AS9100 7.5.1 General is a clause in the AS9100 quality management system standard that requires organizations to establish and maintain documented information to support the effective operation of their quality management system. The documented information must be: Suitable for the purpose for which it is used Accurate and up-to-date Readily...

Aerospace Project Management is the application of project management principles and practices to the development, production, and sustainment of aerospace systems. It is a complex and challenging field, requiring a deep understanding of both technical and business aspects of aerospace projects. Aerospace projects are typically large...

AS9100 7.5 Documented Information defines the requirements for the documented information that an organization needs to establish, implement, maintain and improve its quality management system (QMS). Documented information includes both documents and records. Documents are the instructions and procedures that tell people how to do...

AS9100 clause 7.4 Communication requires organizations to establish, implement, and maintain effective communication processes within the organization and with external parties. This includes ensuring that all relevant information is communicated in a timely and accurate manner, and that the organization is able to receive and...

AS9100 FAI stands for AS9100 First Article Inspection. It is a requirement of the AS9100 aerospace quality management system standard that requires a comprehensive inspection of the first product produced from a new or changed process. The purpose of an FAI is to verify that...

AS9100 7.3 Awareness is a clause of the AS9100 quality management system standard that requires organizations to ensure that all persons doing work under their control are aware of the following: The organization's quality policy; Relevant quality objectives; Their own contribution to the effectiveness of the quality management...

AS9100 7.2 Competence requires organizations to ensure that all personnel who perform work affecting the quality of products and services are competent. This means that they have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their tasks effectively. To comply with AS9100 7.2, organizations must: Determine the...

AS9100 7.1.6 Organizational Knowledge requires organizations to identify, maintain, and share the knowledge necessary to effectively operate their processes and achieve conformity of products and services. This knowledge can come from a variety of sources, including: Employees' experience and skills Lessons learned from previous projects Customer feedback Industry standards External...

AS9100 is a widely adopted and standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry. It was released by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the European Association of Aerospace Industries. Section 7.1.5 of the AS9100 standard pertains to "Monitoring and Measuring Resources." It outlines the requirements...

AS9100 7.1.4 Environment for the Operation of Processes requires organizations to: Determine the environment needed for the operation of their processes. Provide and maintain that environment. Ensure that the environment is suitable for the intended purpose of the process. Control the environment to ensure that process outputs meet requirements. The environment for the operation of processes...