FAQs

Probitas Authentication is an IAQG recognized Auditor Authentication Body (AAB) and Training Provider Approval Body (TPAB). Probitas Authentication is a legal and separate company operating as an Industry Program under the aegis of SAE Industry Technologies Consortia, a SAE International Affiliate organization. Probitas Authentication provides the service of certifying or approving persons (i.e., auditors) against specific certification scheme requirements (i.e. AQMS auditors- AS9104/3). In addition, Probitas Authentication provides the service of conducting the review and approval of training course content and training provider administration against the specific sector requirements (i.e. training courses for AQMS auditors-AS9104/3).

Training Providers can begin the process by reviewing the following documents; AQMS Training Provider Approval Requirements and AQMS Course Requirements from the Training Provider section of this website. You will then create an account for your company, including a primary contact person. You can then download and complete the AQMS Training Provider Application and AQMS Course Application. Once completed, you will submit the applications along with the supporting documentation. Once we receive all documents, Probitas Authentication will invoice your company for the application reviews. The approval process includes a formal review of your application, supporting documents, and other relevant information. In addition, we will conduct an office audit of your administrative practices. If you meet the certification scheme criteria, Probitas Authentication will make a recommendation to the AAQG Registration Management Committee (RMC) for your recognition as a Training Provider. You will then be listed in the OASIS as an approved and IAQG recognized Training Provider. Probitas Authentication will then conduct a classroom observation as part of the final approval process.

Yes. You will need to contact Probitas Authentication to discuss pricing options.

You may download the AQMS Training Provider Approval Requirements and AQMS Course Requirements documents for this information, or you may find it in the aerospace standard AS9104/3.

Probitas Authentication will conduct an administrative office audit of AQMS Training Providers every two years. Training courses are subject to an annual observation.

Probitas Authentication has established the following fee structure:

TYPE of ACTIVITY	FEE	WHEN
New AQMS Training Provider + 1 Course	$8,385	Prior to application review
Annual Maintenance of TP Certification	$3,725	Annually
New AQMS Course Approval	$2,750	Prior to application review
Annual Maintenance of Course Certification	$2,050	Annually

Certification scheme refers to the aerospace standard that you are seeking approval for. The training provider and course requirements are described in the AQMS Training Provider Approval Requirements and the applicable AQMS Course Requirements. Training courses are approved independently for each recognized course. While only a single training provider approval and recognition is required, training providers may seek approval for any and all courses.

Training providers can seek approval for the following IAQG recognized courses:

• AS9100 Aerospace Auditor Transition Training (AATT)
• AQMS AS9100 Standard Auditor Course
• AS9100 Aerospace Industry Specific Training Course
• AS9120 Aerospace Auditor Transition Training (AATT)
• AS9110 Aerospace Auditor Transition Training (AATT)
• AQMS AS9110 Standard Auditor Course
• AS9110 AQMS Foundation Course

You will be regularly notified of your application progress. Probitas Authentication will send you an email each time your application status is changed and includes the following application approval milestones:

STATUS	STATUS MEANING
Probitas Initial Review	This indicates that you have successfully submitted your application and the formal approval process has been initiated and is ongoing.
Request for Additional Information	This indicates that additional information is being requested.
Office Audit	This indicates that we are coordinating the office audit.
RMC Review	This indicates that your application has been submitted to the AAQG RMC for recognition.
Probitas Final Review	This indicates that your application has been approved by Probitas and endorsed by the RMC and Probitas is completing the final administrative requirements.

Yes, you have 1 other opportunity to re-apply without being required to submit another application fee.

Yes, you may file a formal appeal to this decision. For information related to the Appeals process, please review Appeals in the Resources tab.