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AAQG Sector Report. William Schmiege. October 11, 2013. Agenda. Overview Voting Member Changes Leadership Team Changes Voting Member Roster Leadership Team. Overview.
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AAQG Sector Report William Schmiege October 11, 2013
Agenda • Overview • Voting Member Changes • Leadership Team Changes • Voting Member Roster • Leadership Team
Overview • The Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG) is a cooperative organization within the Aviation, Space and Defense industries in the Americas • The AAQG is a committee of the SAE International Industries Technology Consortia. • There are currently 21 organizations with voting membership within the AAQG. There is provision for 25 voting members.
Overview • Participants in AAQG meetings include: • Original Equipment Manufacturers • Government representatives • Suppliers • Accreditation Bodies • Certification Bodies • Academia • Consulting Firms • Other Interested Parties
Voting Member Changes • New AAQG voting representatives: • Jeff Ewing - ATK • Mike Levy – Rolls Royce • Amie Emerson – Spirit Aerosystems • Shannon Massey – Textron • New IAQG voting representatives: • David Fanning – Spirit Aerosystems • Shannon Massey – Textron
Leadership Changes • Paul Hawthorne – MRO Strategy Leader • Mark Vogel – Communications Chairman
Fall Meeting • AAQG met in Seattle, Washington on September 19-20, 2013 • Brian Hughitt made compelling argument for AS9003 • “Quality System for the small guy” • Is it better that we define the minimum requirements for small organizations or let the supplier tailor 9100 on their own? • DCMA and FAA engagement enjoyed at this meeting
Fall Meeting • Counterfeit Parts presented and discussed. • Current Standards: • AS5553 – For users of Electronics • AS6174 – For users of materials • AS6081 – Distributors/Brokers of Electronics • AS696 - Authorized Distributors • AS6171 – Test Labs for Electronics • Is something more required in our certification scheme to ensure the correct procedures are in place?
AAB & TPAB Capacity • Work to add Auditor Authentication Body (AAB) and Training Provider Approval Body (TPAB) capacity • AAQG and RMC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with SAE International on October 1, 2013 • SAE will create a new AAB / TPAB entity • New entity will be affiliated with and supported by SAE International • Organized as an organization within the SAE Industry Technologies Consortia • Expect the new AAB/TPAB entity to be operational within 6 months