April 2010

Introductions

1. Review AS9101D structure and purpose
2. How will the new audit process be different from previous audits? Will this new approach achieve the desired intent to conduct a process oriented audit?
3. The QMS Process Matrix Report requires the interrelationships between the standard’s clauses and the company’s processes be identified. Since the standard no longer requires this, will the company be required to complete this form?
4. When the auditor completes a Process Effectiveness Assessment Report for each of the processes audited they must record how the company determines process effectiveness.  What impact will this have on how you prepare for the audit?
5. The Objective Evidence Report (OER) is 23 pages long and has 410 individual requirements. How will this report be used and will it improve the effectiveness of the audits?
6. The auditor is required to write an NC if they determine that a process is ineffective.  Does this mean that all process will need to have an effectiveness measurement?
7. The auditor is required to identify the company’s processes, sub processes, and value added activities, as defined by the company. What is the difference between a value added activity and a process or sub process?
8. Will the new focus on customer requirements begin to uncover some of the requirements previously overlooked?
9. The auditor is required to have you agree to make available to the customer/potential customer (upon mutual agreement with them) all results of the audit, including the report, findings, checklists, auditor notes, etc.  If you don’t agree will you fail the audit?
10. 10. The new audit report requires that all of the company’s major (top 5) aviation, space and defense customers and potential customers be listed and the percentage of the total revenue they represent be identified.  Who will have access to this information?

Adjournment