TS EN 9104-003

TS EN 9104-003 defines the minimum body of knowledge for auditors involved in aerospace quality management system (AQMS) certification and registration activities. Its focus is the competency foundation for auditors and training organizations that support an AQMS audit programme, helping align training and qualification expectations for work carried out in the aerospace quality domain.

A shared framework for auditor competence and training organizations

The document is centred on knowledge areas rather than on a full audit methodology. In the AQMS context, an auditor must understand both quality management system principles and the sector-specific demands of aerospace operations, such as disciplined process control, traceability, and strong conformance to customer and regulatory expectations. The scope covers auditors seeking formal approval under IAQG oversight and the organizations responsible for managing the competency element of an AQMS audit programme.

What this document is intended to cover

• The minimum knowledge base for auditors participating in AQMS certification/registration activities.
• Support for auditor authentication, training, and qualification processes.
• Guidance for training organizations that build and maintain AQMS auditor competence programmes.
• The competency element of audit programmes operated under IAQG management.
• A common terminology and expectation set for aerospace quality management audits.

As a withdrawn standard, it remains useful as a historical and technical reference, even though this edition is no longer active. That makes it relevant for understanding the structure of earlier AQMS auditor training and qualification practice, and for interpreting legacy documentation within the same standards family.