Your Entry into the Aviation, Aerospace and Defence Industries

We prepare your company for success in the aviation, aerospace and defence industries.

Are you looking to enter the civil or military aviation, aerospace or defence industry as a supplier?

ACC Aviation Coaching Consulting supports industrial, technology and automotive companies on their journey to becoming suppliers to the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors – regardless of their industry, from automotive engineering to machining technology. We guide you from the initial assessment through to audit-ready implementation. With our support, you can confidently navigate standards such as EN 9100, AQAP, EASA Part 21 and DEMAR 21.

We analyse your current situation and the relevant customer requirements and use these findings to develop an initial, requirements-based entry concept for your path to becoming an aviation supplier.

Our Approach

Understand

We assess your current position, your target objectives and the relevant customer and contractual requirements.

This includes, among other aspects, your products, processes, existing certifications and approvals, selected target customers, and organisational structure, including responsibilities, areas of authority and interfaces.

Assess

We determine which requirements are relevant to your company and identify any existing gaps.

The result is a structured gap analysis with prioritised actions, providing a clear pathway towards qualification as a supplier to the aviation, aerospace or defence industries.

Implement

We support you throughout the implementation process and, if required, across the entire project.

Depending on your specific needs, this may include adapting existing processes, establishing new management systems or modifying existing systems, preparing the necessary evidence and documentation, providing training, and preparing your organisation for customer, certification or regulatory authority audits.

Our Key Areas of Expertise

Correctly interpreting and effectively implementing the requirements of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries.

Quality Management for Industry Suppliers

We support companies in establishing or expanding management systems in accordance with EN 9100, EN 9110, EN 9120, AQAP, DEMAR and/or ISO 9001.

The focus is on clearly defined processes, audit-ready evidence and the effective integration of the relevant requirements into your existing organisational structures.

Design and Engineering

For companies with design responsibility or responsibility for modifications, calculations, compliance evidence or technical interfaces.

We support you in implementing the requirements of EASA Part 21 Subpart J and DEMAR 21 Subpart J.

Manufacturing and Production

For companies seeking to supply parts, modules, assemblies, systems or production services to customers in the aviation, aerospace and defence industries.

We support you, among other areas, in implementing the requirements of EASA Part 21 Subpart G, DEMAR 21 Subpart G and EN 9100, as well as in establishing traceability, production control, supplier management and release processes.

Military Aviation

For companies working with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), the German Armed Forces, or military programmes.

We support you in implementing the requirements of DEMAR 21 and AQAP, as well as in integrating military requirements into existing management systems.

Special Processes and OEM Requirements

Many customers in the aviation, aerospace and defence industries impose additional requirements on special processes.

We provide support in preparing for Nadcap accreditation, as well as in the areas of additive manufacturing, non-destructive testing (NDT), welding, surface treatment, heat treatment and composite processes. We also assist with customer-specific requirements imposed by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Typical Project Scenarios

When aviation, aerospace or defence requirements become a concrete business priority.

  • You are seeking to become a supplier to the aviation, aerospace or defence industry for the first time.
  • One of your customers requires compliance with EN 9100, AQAP or other additional industry-specific requirements.
  • You operate in the automotive sector or another industry and wish to develop your existing processes to meet aviation requirements.
  • You intend to provide design, engineering or manufacturing services to aviation customers.
  • You are involved in a military aviation programme.
  • You are preparing for a customer, certification or regulatory authority audit.
  • You have received findings or non-conformities and require an effective corrective action plan.

In these situations, we should talk. We provide expert advice, practical support and a clear pathway towards qualification, certification or approval.

Why ACC?

Understand industry requirements. Implement them effectively. Achieve supplier readiness.

ACC combines regulatory expertise with practical implementation experience in the aviation, aerospace and defence supply industries.

We translate complex requirements into clear structures, practical processes and robust evidence, tailored to your existing processes, procedures and resources.

Regulatory Expertise
In-depth experience with EASA Part 21, EN 9100, DEMAR, AQAP and OEM-specific requirements.
Broad Practical Experience
Extensive practical knowledge spanning design, manufacturing, maintenance, CAMO, SMS, audits and compliance.
Civil and Military Aviation
A thorough understanding of both civil and military aviation programmes.
Cross-Industry Expertise
Extensive experience in projects involving automotive suppliers and suppliers from other industrial sectors.
Pragmatic Approach
Practical solutions rather than unnecessarily complex management systems, with a clear focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Hands-On Support
Whether through hands-on support, mentoring or focused coaching, we guide you from the gap analysis through to audit-ready implementation.

Let Us Discuss Your Entry into the Industry

Would you like to know which requirements are relevant to your company?

We provide an initial assessment and identify the appropriate next steps on your path to becoming a supplier to the aviation, aerospace or defence industries.

Contact us for a complimentary, no-obligation initial consultation.