Show your commitment to quality and compliance in aerospace distribution with AS9120 Certification for stockists and distributors. Our certification management team can help you find the right AS9120 Certification Bodies for you!
What is AS9120?
AS9120 is the internationally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard designed specifically for aerospace stockists and distributors. It is based on ISO 9001 but includes additional requirements that focus on the traceability, handling, storage, and control of aerospace parts and materials.
AS9120 certification is essential for organisations that procure parts, materials, or assemblies and sell these products to customers in the aerospace, space, or defence industries—without altering the product.
Why Choose AS9120 Certification?
Achieving AS9120 certification offers several key benefits:
- Demonstrate supply chain reliability – Show customers you have strict quality control and traceability in place.
- Meet aerospace industry requirements – Many OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers require AS9120 from their distributors.
- Enhance regulatory compliance – Ensure your processes align with aviation authorities and industry best practices.
- Increase efficiency and accuracy – Reduce errors, improve inventory management, and streamline documentation.
- Win more business – Certification strengthens your credibility and competitiveness in global aerospace supply chains.
Who Needs AS9120?
AS9120 is intended for:
- Aerospace parts stockists
- Component and material distributors
- Suppliers handling aviation products without design or manufacturing
- Companies managing product packaging, storage, and delivery
If you distribute parts or assemblies to aerospace, space, or defence customers—without modifying them—AS9120 helps you meet industry expectations and regulatory demands.
The AS9120 Certification Process
- Stage 1 Audit – A preliminary review of your documented systems and readiness.
- Stage 2 Audit – A full assessment of your live operations and compliance.
- Certification Decision – Upon successful completion, we issue your AS9110 certificate, valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits.
- Surveillance Audit – a shorter, periodic audit, through the lifespan of the certificate (3 Years).
- ReCertification – A full audit, similar to stage 2, conducted at the end of the 3-year certification cycle.
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AS9120 Consultancy
Assent Risk Management’s AS9120 consultants can help you implement the requirements of the standard and achieve AS9120 certification.