Specializing in Aerospace & Defense
DPPM AeroDef Consulting specializes exclusively in aerospace and defense — delivering end-to-end consulting across operations and supply chain, from business development and production through quality compliance, MRO, and logistics.
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Defense and aerospace market entry, program pursuit, and growth strategy for Canadian and U.S. opportunities. Engagements draw on direct experience navigating PWGSC/PSPC procurement, prime contractor ecosystems, and federal supplier qualification frameworks.
Strategic assessment of target markets within Canadian and U.S. defense programs. Covers customer segmentation, competitive landscape analysis, and capability gap identification to position clients for Tier-1 prime and government direct opportunities.
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End-to-end support for Canadian and U.S. federal supplier qualification — including CanadaBuys / PSPC registration, Controlled Goods Program (CGP) designation, and ITAR compliance registration for companies pursuing DND, U.S. DoD, or prime contractor supply chain entry.
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Technical and operational input for RFP responses, capability submissions, and teaming agreement structuring. Includes review of flow-down requirements and compliance mapping against AS9100, NADCAP, and defense procurement standards.
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Production operations consulting across fabrication, precision machining, composite manufacturing, and structural assembly. Grounded in direct shop floor leadership across a range of commercial and defense programs. Lean Six Sigma methodology applied throughout.
Operational assessment and improvement across four core manufacturing disciplines — sheet metal fabrication and welding, CNC precision machining, composite layup and repair, and structural sub-assembly.
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Integrated Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) connecting demand signals directly to shop floor execution. Master Production Schedule (MPS) design for contract-driven aerospace programs with long-lead material profiles, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) configuration to drive accurate procurement and capacity loading across ERP platforms.
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Engineering CAD support for aerospace and defense programs using CATIA V5 and Autodesk Inventor. Covers part and assembly modeling, drawing package preparation, design-for-manufacture review, and engineering change documentation in compliance with AS9100 configuration management requirements.
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End-to-end ERP implementation and post-go-live optimization for aerospace manufacturing operations — covering manufacturing modules, shop floor control, and AS9100/prime flow-down traceability requirements across leading ERP platforms.
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Supply chain strategy and recovery for aerospace and defense manufacturing programs. Backed by direct experience managing multi-tier supplier networks, long-lead aerospace commodities, and prime contractor flow-down requirements.
Structured intervention for underperforming or at-risk suppliers critical to production continuity. Recovery plans are built around root cause identification, corrective action verification, and performance monitoring aligned to prime contractor supplier quality requirements and AS9100 standards.
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Ongoing supplier management program design and execution — including Approved Vendor List (AVL) qualification, performance scorecarding, and single-source risk mitigation for long-lead or sole-source aerospace commodities.
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Strategic procurement program design for aerospace manufacturers — covering category strategy, spend analysis, and make-vs-buy decisions aligned to program schedules and cost targets.
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Full-scope quality system consulting for aerospace and defense manufacturers — from AS9100 Rev D certification and NADCAP accreditation through CGP, ITAR process compliance, and Heat Treat / Pyrometry special process qualification under AMS 2750.
Comprehensive audit preparation for AS9100 Rev D certification and NADCAP accreditation across special process disciplines (Heat Treat, Welding, NDT, Composites). Covers gap analysis, corrective action closure, internal audit program development, and registrar/accreditation body interface.
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Canadian Government Program (CGP) and ITAR compliance program development for manufacturers handling controlled goods or export-controlled technical data. Includes policy development, employee screening program setup, and ongoing compliance process integration.
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Pyrometry program development and compliance to AMS 2750 (current revision) for thermal processing operations. Covers furnace classification, Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS), System Accuracy Tests (SAT), and instrumentation qualification in support of NADCAP Heat Treat accreditation and prime contractor flow-down requirements.
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Design and implementation of QMS frameworks for first-time certification or system rebuilds — including procedure authoring, process mapping, and integration of customer-specific quality requirements (CSQRs) from major primes.
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Operational and compliance consulting for MRO facilities — covering planning, work-package development, airworthiness authority requirements, and production readiness for commercial and military repair/overhaul programs. Includes composite repair, landing gear overhaul, and structural inspection support.
Production planning and scheduling for MRO environments — balancing variable induction rates, unscheduled removals, and long-lead rotable parts. Covers work order management, turn-time reduction, and capacity planning aligned to airline customer requirements.
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Development and review of MRO work packages, job cards, and repair procedures aligned to OEM manuals, airworthiness directives (ADs), and regulatory authority requirements (TCCA, FAA). Includes engineering disposition and repair scheme development for structural and composite repairs.
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Quality system development and airworthiness compliance for MRO operators — including AS9110 alignment, approved maintenance organization (AMO) documentation, and supplier oversight for MRO supply chains.
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Specialized support for landing gear overhaul and structural component repair programs — including teardown, inspection, repair disposition, reassembly, and functional test planning. Experience spans commercial regional aircraft and business jet landing gear programs.
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Outbound logistics optimization and import/export compliance for aerospace and defense manufacturers operating under ITAR, CGP, and prime contractor shipping requirements. Covers cross-border movement of controlled goods between Canada and the U.S., packaging standards, and documentation compliance.
Regulatory compliance for cross-border shipment of aerospace components and controlled goods — including ITAR-controlled hardware, Export Control Classification (ECCN), customs documentation, and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements for defense-related shipments.
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Outbound logistics process design and optimization for aerospace manufacturers — including packaging to AS9100 and prime contractor requirements, shipping documentation, first article and production part shipping protocols, and on-time delivery performance improvement.
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Receiving inspection program design and incoming material control aligned to AS9100 requirements — including certificate of conformance verification, material traceability, and quarantine procedures for non-conforming material.
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