Overview

Ensuring the quality and reliability of aerospace products starts with a thorough verification process. The AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) standard provides a consistent framework for documenting and verifying that products meet design specifications before full-scale production. Using this process can improve quality, reduce costs, and streamline schedules by eliminating unique organizational requirements and promoting best practices across the supply chain.

Axeon’s AS9102 FAI training provides a practical, one-day online course designed for participants at all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Attendees will learn when and how to apply the standard, complete the required forms, and interpret documentation requirements relative to their own procedures. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises, including evaluating drawings, reviewing completed FAIRs, and completing forms from source documents to ensure a deep understanding of both process and reporting requirements.

Through guided instruction, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies, this online training equips participants with the skills needed to effectively implement FAI processes within their organization, improve product verification practices, and maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Pre-Requisites  

There are no required prerequisites for this training.

This training course is beneficial for both quality novices and lifetime professionals.

All students are required to bring their own printed or virtual copy of the AS9102 Rev C standard. 

This will not be provided by Axeon, but most students will be able to obtain a copy from their company.

Who Should Attend

• Quality professionals at all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners
• Quality managers and engineers responsible for product verification
• Internal auditors evaluating FAI processes
• Supplier quality personnel involved in completing or reviewing FAIR reports
• Anyone responsible for implementing or maintaining AS9102-compliant procedures

• Why do we use the FAI process?
• When is AS9102 required? When is AS9102 not required?
• What is required by AS9100 (an AQMS)?
• What are practical tools for Process and Process change control in addition to/in lieu of FAI:
  • Risk Assessment
  • Production Capacity
  • Process Capability
  • Control Plan
  • Supplier Control

1. Terminology Game and Understanding the Forms lingo

1. The Required (R), Conditionally Required (CR) and Optional (O) boxes
2. Forms Review and Detailed Requirements for each Form and Box

1. In-Class evaluation of Examples of Completed Forms 1, 2 and 3
2. The Planning, Activities and Documentation necessary to complete the AS9102 Forms

1. In-Class Exercise of Evaluating Drawings and Documenting the FAI Objective Evidence
2. In-Class Exercise Reviewing Completed FAIRs

1. How to divine the necessary information and proper presentation of information in Forms: 1, 2 and 3
2. Case Study: Using Drawing, Certificates of Conformance, Bill of Materials to Complete a full FAI Report
3. Case Study: Missing information and sources of Objective Evidence for the FAI Report