AS 9100 Lead Auditor
About This Course
This course is designed for quality professionals, auditors, and compliance personnel in the aviation, space, and defence sectors who want to gain the knowledge and confidence to lead audits against the AS 9100 Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS) standard. Whether you're part of an internal audit team, a supplier quality function, or preparing for certification, this course will equip you with the tools, techniques, and insights you need to plan, conduct, and report aerospace QMS audits effectively.
Through a combination of expert-led instruction, practical scenarios, and hands-on activities, you'll learn how to interpret AS 9100 requirements, evaluate quality processes, identify nonconformities, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll also gain a deep understanding of how AS 9100 fits within the broader aerospace compliance and regulatory landscape, preparing you for lead auditor roles recognized under the IAQG framework.
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to lead audits with professionalism, objectivity, and precision - helping your organization strengthen its quality performance and maintain global certification standards.
What You'll Learn
* Differentiate between general and aerospace-specific QMS requirements, and interpret the structure and intent of AS 9100 to support audit readiness and compliance.
* Plan and prepare aerospace QMS audits by defining appropriate scopes, developing structured audit plans, and creating checklists aligned with AS 9101 and ISO 19011.
* Conduct effective audits in aerospace environments using interviews, observations, and evidence-based evaluations to assess quality performance and identify gaps.
* Report audit findings clearly and objectively, and recommend corrective actions while assessing an organization’s readiness for certification and ongoing improvement.
Entry Requirements
- Aged 21 and above
- Have minimum GCE "N", "O" or "A" Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification and minimum 1 year of working experience; and
- Have an English Language proficiency equivalent or higher of any of the following - GCSE N/O Levels pass in English / WPLN Level 5 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (Internet based total) 46-59.