Quality Requirements
Certifications
We Require.
Quality System Requirements
ODS requires all suppliers to maintain quality management systems appropriate to their products and services. Preferred suppliers hold one or more of the following certifications:
Aerospace Certifications
- AS9100 (Manufacturing)
- AS9120 (Distribution)
- AS9110 (MRO)
- NADCAP (Special Processes)
General Certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- FAA Repair Station (if applicable)
- EASA Part 145 (if applicable)
Documentation
Paperwork
That Travels
With The Part.
Required With Every Shipment
- Certificate of Conformance (C of C) — Certifying products meet applicable specifications
- FAA 8130-3 or EASA Form 1 — Airworthiness approval tags where required
- Test Reports — Material certifications, test data, and inspection records
- Traceability Documentation — Complete chain of custody from manufacturer
- MSDS/SDS — Safety data sheets for chemicals and hazardous materials
- Shelf Life Documentation — Cure dates, expiration dates for limited-life items
Performance
Packaging.
Shipping. Compliance.
Packaging & Shipping
All products must be packaged to prevent damage during transit and storage:
- ESD-sensitive items must be packaged in appropriate static-protective packaging
- Moisture-sensitive components require dry pack with humidity indicators
- Hazardous materials must comply with DOT, IATA, and ICAO requirements
- All packages must be clearly labeled with part number, quantity, lot/batch, and PO reference
- Packing slips must accompany all shipments
Compliance Requirements
Suppliers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations including:
Export Controls
- ITAR (22 CFR 120-130)
- EAR (15 CFR 730-774)
- OFAC Sanctions
Ethical Standards
- Anti-Corruption / FCPA
- Conflict Minerals (Dodd-Frank)
- Labor and Human Rights
Environmental
- REACH Compliance
- RoHS Compliance
- Hazardous Substance Controls
Quality
- Counterfeit Parts Prevention
- Configuration Control
- Nonconformance Reporting
Onboarding
Becoming An
ODS Supplier.
To become an approved supplier, please contact our procurement team with the following information:
- Company information and capabilities overview
- Quality certifications and approvals
- Product lines and manufacturer authorizations
- References from existing aerospace customers