Nadcap® Program Subscribers
Nadcap® Program Subscribers
What is a Nadcap Subscriber?
A Subscriber is an aerospace, defense, or space Oringial Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that participates as both a customer and a governing member of the Nadcap® program.
Subscribers play a central role in shaping, managing, and benefiting from the Nadcap accreditation process by:
- Defining industry-wide Audit Criteria
- Reviewing supplier audits and NCRs
- Voting on final accreditation decisions
These activities are performed through formal governance structures including the Nadcap Management Council (NMC) and specialized Task Groups.
The Critical Need for Supply Chain Oversight
Modern aerospace manufacturing is increasingly complex, globally distributed, and subject to stringent regulations. The Nadcap program helps Subscribers address essential oversight challenges by providing:
- Reduce risk for product safety and reliability
- Compliance with international regulatory standards
- Streamlined supplier evaluation
- Protection of brand and certification integrity
The Nadcap program is an industry-managed program that delivers scalable, effective supply chain quality assurance across critical processes.
Benefits of Being a Subscriber
Subscribers reduce audit costs and resource demands by relying on the Nadcap program’s shared infrastructure: - Millions in Savings: Avoid duplicative audits by using a centralized, industry-wide audit process
- PRISM Pre-Review Advantage: Audit packages are pre-reviewed by PRI staff, saving time on audit analysis
- Reduced Supplier Disruption: One audit accepted by all Subscribers helps ensure production continuity
- Better Use of Quality Resources: Shift internal focus from audit logistics to strategic quality management
How Subscribers Participate
Subscriber participation ensures the integrity and success of Nadcap’s industry-led model. Subscribers:
- Assign Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Task Groups to develop Audit Criteria
- Review audits and vote on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Make final decisions on supplier accreditations
- Participate in the Nadcap Management Council and other governance committees
- Use the EAN platform for oversight, metrics, and real-time data access
Subscribers use the QPL to source and qualify Nadcap-accredited suppliers globally.
With the QPL, you can:
- Search for suppliers by process scope, location, or accreditation status
- Verify supplier credentials and history in real time
- Support supply chain diversification and reduces risk
Leveraging Nadcap to Meet Regulatory Requirements
Nadcap supports Subscribers in regulatory and compliance efforts by:
- Providing auditable evidence of supplier process control
- Reducing the need for multiple oversight audits
- Enabling standardized responses to certification agencies and auditors
- Demonstrating a proactive, unified approach to risk management
Become a Subscriber
Join over 60 aerospace, defense, and space leaders who shape the future of supply chain quality.
Contact us to learn how Nadcap can support your organization’s oversight goals and help strengthen aerospace safety worldwide.
New, Accessible Video Library Makes the Programs and Support Processes Easy to Understand
The Nadcap® Program Introduces Video Library
In this series of videos, three playlists feature an Introduction to the Nadcap program, a Program Overview, and about Nadcap Audits, to guide you through what Nadcap is, the process, and what to expect during accreditation audits. See how PRI and industry experts collaborate with you to uphold and evolve global aerospace quality standards.
