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AS9102 Rev C · Aerospace Quality

FAI Training Built for Aerospace Suppliers

Practical, real-world aerospace training designed to improve AS9102 compliance, reduce FAI rejection rates, and strengthen supplier quality processes.

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17.5h
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01 — Why FAIRQA

Why FAIRQA Training?

FAIRQA training is designed for aerospace quality professionals, inspectors, engineers, document reviewers, and supplier teams responsible for First Article Inspection and AS9102 compliance.

Our training focuses on practical execution — not just theory — helping teams improve documentation accuracy, reduce customer rejections, strengthen characteristic accountability, and improve first-pass approval rates.

02 — Curriculum

Premium aerospace FAI courses

Five progressive courses covering AS9102 Rev C from fundamentals to advanced supplier compliance.

5 Courses · 17.5 Hours · 5 Certificates
Course 01
2 Hours
Beginner Certificate Eligible Quiz Included

FAI Fundamentals: Understanding First Article Inspection

Learn the fundamentals of First Article Inspection (FAI), including why FAIs are required, when they must be performed, aerospace terminology, AS9102 basics, and how FAI supports product conformity and customer approval.

Skill Level

Beginner

Best For

New quality technicians, inspectors, manufacturing personnel, and supplier teams.

What you'll learn

  • What an FAI is
  • Full vs Partial vs Delta FAIR
  • When FAI is required
  • Basic AS9102 structure
  • Aerospace documentation flow
  • Common supplier mistakes
  • Customer expectations

Included

  • Downloadable materials
  • Aerospace examples
  • End-of-course quiz
  • Certificate upon passing

Knowledge Assessment & Certification

  • End-of-course multiple-choice quiz
  • Aerospace-focused practical questions
  • Passing score required
  • Unlimited retake attempts
  • FAIRQA Certificate unlocked after passing
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Price

$199

Course 02
3 Hours
Intermediate Certificate Eligible Quiz Included

AS9102 Rev C Forms 1, 2, and 3 Training

Step-by-step training covering how to properly complete and review AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3. Includes required fields, traceability expectations, objective evidence requirements, and common rejection causes.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Best For

FAI preparers, reviewers, and aerospace quality personnel.

What you'll learn

  • Form 1 completion
  • Form 2 accountability
  • Form 3 characteristic traceability
  • Objective evidence requirements
  • Drawing-to-form traceability
  • Serial number & lot traceability
  • Common AS9102 violations

Included

  • Example FAIR packages
  • Downloadable templates
  • Practical review exercises
  • End-of-course quiz
  • Certificate upon passing

Knowledge Assessment & Certification

  • End-of-course multiple-choice quiz
  • Real-world AS9102 review scenarios
  • Passing score required
  • Unlimited retake attempts
  • FAIRQA Certificate unlocked after passing
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Price

$299

Course 03
2.5 Hours
Intermediate Certificate Eligible Quiz Included

Balloon Drawing & Characteristic Accountability Training

Learn how to properly balloon aerospace drawings and ensure full AS9102 characteristic accountability. Covers tolerances, notes, GD&T, material requirements, special process callouts, and drawing zones.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Best For

Ballooning teams, inspectors, engineers, and FAI reviewers.

What you'll learn

  • Ballooning best practices
  • Characteristic numbering
  • GD&T accountability
  • Drawing zone usage
  • Note traceability
  • Tolerance accountability
  • Common ballooning gaps

Included

  • Balloon drawing examples
  • Aerospace print exercises
  • Downloadable checklist
  • End-of-course quiz
  • Certificate upon passing

Knowledge Assessment & Certification

  • End-of-course multiple-choice quiz
  • Practical ballooning review exercises
  • Passing score required
  • Unlimited retake attempts
  • FAIRQA Certificate unlocked after passing
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Price

$249

Course 04
4 Hours
Advanced Certificate Eligible Quiz Included

FAI Review & Rejection Prevention Workshop

Practical workshop focused on identifying gaps in FAIR packages before submission. Learn how to reduce customer rejections, improve submission quality, and strengthen first-pass approval performance.

Skill Level

Advanced

Best For

Quality engineers, supplier quality teams, and FAI approvers.

What you'll learn

  • Pre-submission review strategy
  • Common rejection trends
  • Objective evidence validation
  • Material cert review
  • Special process verification
  • Supplier correction workflows
  • Internal mock review process

Included

  • Real rejection examples
  • Review checklists
  • Mock FAI review exercises
  • End-of-course quiz
  • Certificate upon passing

Knowledge Assessment & Certification

  • End-of-course multiple-choice quiz
  • Aerospace-focused FAI review scenarios
  • Passing score required
  • Unlimited retake attempts
  • FAIRQA Certificate unlocked after passing
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Price

$399

Course 05
6 Hours
Expert Certificate Eligible Quiz Included

Advanced Aerospace Supplier FAI Compliance Program

Advanced aerospace supplier compliance training covering AS9102 strategy, customer expectations, supplier flowdowns, partial FAI management, and long-term FAI process improvement.

Skill Level

Expert

Best For

Quality managers, supplier quality leaders, and advanced aerospace teams.

What you'll learn

  • Advanced AS9102 interpretation
  • Delta & partial FAIR strategy
  • Supplier flowdown management
  • Customer-specific expectations
  • Internal audit readiness
  • Risk reduction strategies
  • Process standardization

Included

  • Advanced aerospace case studies
  • Compliance review templates
  • Supplier audit examples
  • End-of-course quiz
  • Certificate upon passing

Knowledge Assessment & Certification

  • End-of-course multiple-choice quiz
  • Advanced aerospace compliance scenarios
  • Passing score required
  • Unlimited retake attempts
  • FAIRQA Certificate unlocked after passing
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Price

$599

Pricing notice: Training pricing is currently under review and subject to change before official launch.

03 — Certification Process

From training to the production floor

A clear four-step path from your first lesson to applied aerospace quality execution.

  1. 01

    Complete Training Modules

    Progress through video lessons, exercises, and downloads at your own pace.

  2. 02

    Take Final Knowledge Quiz

    Aerospace-focused multiple-choice assessment with unlimited retakes.

  3. 03

    Pass Certification

    Earn your FAIRQA Certificate of Completion verified for aerospace quality.

  4. 04

    Apply Knowledge in Production

    Bring AS9102 best-practices into FAI execution on the shop floor.

04 — What's Included

Everything you need to operationalize AS9102

Downloadable training materials

Aerospace examples

FAI review checklists

Completion certificates

Group training options

Optional consulting support

LMS dashboard tracking

Practical AS9102 exercises

05 — Student Dashboard

Track progress like a modern LMS

Preview of the FAIRQA Academy learner dashboard — modules, quizzes, certificates, and training hours in one workspace.

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5

Courses Enrolled

68%

Completion

92%

Avg Quiz Score

3

Certificates

11.5h

Training Hours

My Modules

  • FAI Fundamentals

    Completed

  • AS9102 Rev C Forms 1, 2, 3

    In progress

  • Balloon Drawing & Accountability

    In progress

  • FAI Review & Rejection Prevention

    Locked

  • Advanced Supplier Compliance

    Locked

Recent Lessons

  • 12:40

    Form 3 characteristic mapping

  • 09:22

    Balloon numbering walkthrough

  • 07:15

    Reading aerospace title blocks

06 — Coming Soon

Future aerospace courses

  • Net-Inspect Workflow Training

    In development

  • GD&T for FAI Reviewers

    In development

  • Aerospace APQP Fundamentals

    In development

  • Supplier Quality Engineering Essentials

    In development

  • Honeywell & Collins FAI Expectations

    In development

07 — Why FAIRQA

Built from actual aerospace FAI execution

FAIRQA supports aerospace manufacturers and suppliers with real-world First Article Inspection review, creation, ballooning, supplier coordination, and Net-Inspect support. Our training is based on actual aerospace FAI execution across production environments — not generic classroom theory.

Enterprise & Group Training

Need training for your entire team?

FAIRQA offers private virtual and onsite aerospace training customized around your customer requirements, internal procedures, rejection trends, and supplier quality goals.

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08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

Are these courses self-paced or live?

Courses may be offered as self-paced, instructor-led virtual training, or private group sessions.

Do students receive certificates?

Yes. Students who pass the final quiz receive a FAIRQA Certificate of Completion.

Can training be customized?

Yes. FAIRQA can customize training around customer flowdowns, Net-Inspect workflows, or internal procedures.

Is this based on AS9102 Rev C?

Yes. Training is based primarily on AS9102 Rev C and real aerospace FAI expectations.

Start building a stronger FAI process today

Improve compliance. Reduce rejections. Strengthen aerospace quality execution.

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