Certified Aerospace and Defense METCAL Specialist (CADMS) Certification Program by Tonex
The Certified Aerospace and Defense METCAL Specialist (CADMS) Certification Program by Tonex is an advanced four day program designed for professionals responsible for calibration, measurement assurance, and compliance in aerospace and defense environments. The program focuses on mission critical measuring and test equipment, avionics support systems, RF and microwave instruments, torque tools, pressure systems, environmental chambers, automated test equipment, and supplier calibration controls.
Participants learn how to align METCAL activities with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, and defense customer expectations while maintaining strong traceability, documentation, and risk based decision making. The course also addresses guardbanding, decision rules, out of tolerance investigation, certificate review, and audit readiness.
Cybersecurity plays an important role in modern METCAL programs as software controlled instruments, connected test systems, and digital calibration records become part of defense quality infrastructure. Strong cybersecurity practices help protect calibration data, configuration files, certificate integrity, and measurement evidence from unauthorized access or manipulation.
Learning Objectives
- Control measuring and test equipment in aerospace and defense environments
- Align calibration programs with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, and defense customer expectations
- Manage high risk instruments supporting mission assurance requirements
- Review calibration certificates for aerospace compliance and technical validity
- Apply guardbanding and decision rules for critical measurements
- Conduct out of tolerance impact analysis with clear evidence
- Support cybersecurity protection for digital calibration records and connected test systems
Audience
- Aerospace calibration engineers
- Defense calibration engineers
- Military METCAL personnel
- Defense contractors
- Depot maintenance teams
- AS9100 quality professionals
- Calibration laboratory personnel
- Avionics and RF test personnel
- Supplier quality engineers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Course Modules
Module 1: Aerospace METCAL Program Requirements
- Aerospace calibration program structure
- Measurement traceability expectations
- Critical equipment identification
- Risk based calibration planning
- Calibration interval management
- Documentation control practices
- Program governance responsibilities
Module 2: Aerospace Quality Standards Alignment
- AS9100 measurement resource control
- ISO 9001 calibration expectations
- ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
- Defense customer requirements
- Accreditation evidence review
- Records retention practices
- Compliance gap identification
Module 3: Mission Assurance Calibration Controls
- Mission critical equipment controls
- High risk measurement processes
- Measurement uncertainty awareness
- Critical tolerance evaluation
- Guardbanding decision practices
- Decision rule application
- Mission impact documentation
Module 4: Avionics Electrical Calibration Practices
- Avionics test equipment control
- Electrical standard verification
- Signal measurement accuracy
- Power supply calibration concerns
- Multimeter and oscilloscope checks
- Cable and connector effects
- Certificate data interpretation
Module 5: RF Microwave Measurement Assurance
- RF instrument calibration basics
- Frequency measurement considerations
- Power meter verification
- Spectrum analyzer checks
- Network analyzer calibration concerns
- Microwave cable effects
- RF uncertainty contributors
Module 6: Supplier Audit OOT Management
- Supplier calibration flow downs
- Approved provider evaluation
- Certificate review methods
- Out of tolerance investigation
- Impact analysis documentation
- Audit evidence preparation
- Corrective action follow up
Exam Domains
- Aerospace and defense calibration systems
- Standards and compliance
- Technical calibration methods
- Risk and decision rules
- Out of tolerance impact analysis
- Audit and supplier controls
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through expert led lectures, interactive discussions, guided technical workshops, case studies, and project based learning focused on aerospace and defense METCAL environments. Participants will work through practical calibration program scenarios, certificate reviews, decision rule examples, supplier control issues, and audit readiness exercises. Online resources, readings, templates, and reference materials are provided to support continued learning after the program.
Assessment and Certification
Participants will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, technical review activities, and a capstone project focused on aerospace calibration program evaluation. Upon successful completion of the course and exam, participants will receive the Certified Aerospace and Defense METCAL Specialist (CADMS) Certification from Tonex.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified Aerospace and Defense METCAL Specialist (CADMS) Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Advance your aerospace and defense calibration expertise with Tonex and gain the specialized knowledge needed to manage compliant, mission focused, and cybersecurity aware METCAL programs.