Aerospace Governance and Leadership Audit Checklist

This checklist aids Aerospace Quality Auditors in evaluating the governance and leadership processes within aerospace and defense organizations against the AS9100 standard.

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About This Checklist

The governance and leadership processes are critical for ensuring compliance with the AS9100 standard in the aerospace and defense industry. This checklist serves as a tool for auditors to assess the effectiveness of these processes, ensuring that organizations meet their quality objectives and maintain regulatory compliance. By systematically evaluating governance structures and leadership effectiveness, organizations can identify areas for improvement and ensure a robust quality management system.

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Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Standard

AS9100 - Aerospace Quality Management

Workspaces

Audit Facilities

Corporate Offices

Occupations

Aerospace Quality Auditor

Governance Structures

Assess if the organization has a clearly defined governance structure.

Select 'PASS' or 'FAIL'.

A defined governance structure is crucial for roles and accountability.

Check if leadership roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities are documented.

Select 'PASS' or 'FAIL'.

Documentation ensures clarity and accountability within the leadership framework.

Evaluate if the organization has a structured risk management process.

Select 'PASS' or 'FAIL'.

Effective risk management is essential for strategic decision-making.

Check if there are established communication channels for governance purposes.

Select 'PASS' or 'FAIL'.

Effective communication is vital for governance effectiveness.

Leadership Effectiveness

Evaluate if the leadership actively promotes a culture of quality.

Select 'PASS' or 'FAIL'.

Leadership commitment is crucial for quality management success.

Check if the quality objectives are aligned with the overall business strategy.

Select 'PASS' or 'FAIL'.

Alignment ensures that quality initiatives support strategic goals.

Assess if there is a systematic review of quality performance by leadership.

Select 'PASS' or 'FAIL'.

Regular reviews are essential for continuous improvement.

Check if leadership provides necessary resources for quality goals.

Select 'PASS' or 'FAIL'.

Adequate resources are vital for quality management success.