OASIS database

The OASIS database is an online information system managed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) that centralizes key data related to aerospace quality management system certifications. It commonly refers to the database of approved certification bodies, auditors, and organizations certified to the AS9100-series and related aerospace quality standards.

What the OASIS database includes

In an aerospace and regulated manufacturing context, the OASIS database typically contains:

• Records of organizations certified to AS9100-series and other IAQG-recognized aerospace quality standards
• Details on certification scope, issuing certification body, and certification status
• Information about accredited certification bodies and their approvals
• Information about aerospace auditors and their qualifications and approvals
• Audit-related entries and certification history maintained under IAQG rules

The database is used by aerospace OEMs, primes, and suppliers to verify that trading partners hold recognized aerospace quality certifications and to review high-level certification details.

How it is used in operations and supply chain

Within industrial operations and manufacturing, the OASIS database commonly appears in:

• Supplier qualification and onboarding: Checking whether a supplier is listed with an active AS9100-series certification and confirming the scope of approval.
• Ongoing supplier management: Periodic verification that key suppliers maintain valid aerospace QMS certifications.
• Customer and regulatory audits: Providing evidence that the organization itself, or its critical suppliers, hold recognized aerospace quality certifications.
• Internal quality and compliance workflows: Referencing OASIS data in approval workflows, risk assessments, and supplier scorecards.

The OASIS database is an external reference system. It is not a replacement for an internal QMS, MES, or ERP, but it may be referenced by these systems through manual processes or integrations to support compliance and supplier management.

What the OASIS database is not

• It is not a full quality management system (QMS) for an organization.
• It is not a manufacturing execution system (MES) or production tracking tool.
• It is not a general-purpose supplier portal for orders, forecasts, or commercial data.
• It does not replace required internal records of audits, nonconformances, or corrective actions.

Common confusion

• OASIS database vs. internal quality databases: Internal systems hold detailed operational records (nonconformances, CAPA, process data). The OASIS database holds high-level certification and audit-related information managed under IAQG rules.
• OASIS database vs. MES/ERP: MES and ERP manage day-to-day production, materials, and transactions. The OASIS database is a reference for aerospace quality certifications and approvals.

Manufacturing-relevant example

An aerospace manufacturer qualifying a new machining supplier may log into the OASIS database to confirm that the supplier holds a current AS9100-series certification with a scope covering precision machining of aerospace components. The manufacturer may then link that verification step into its supplier approval workflow or audit checklist.