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CMMC COMPLIANCE FOR AEROSPACE MACHINE SHOPS

CMMC Compliance for Aerospace Machine Shops

Aerospace machine shops turn prime-furnished TDPs into flight-critical hardware. We bring your CAM seats, shop-floor controllers, and quality systems to CMMC Level 2 without disrupting delivery.

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Why Aerospace Machine Shops Companies Need CMMC Compliance

Aerospace machine shops are the backbone of every defense aviation program. You run 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills, horizontal centers, multi-axis lathes, and grinders on parts made from titanium, Inconel, aluminum, and specialty alloys — all from prime-furnished TDPs that are almost always CUI.

The cybersecurity environment in an aerospace machine shop is typically a mix of MasterCAM, NX CAM, Hypermill, and Esprit CAM seats, DNC servers, CNC controllers, CMM rooms, and an AS9100 quality system. Every one of those components can be in scope under CMMC Level 2.

Primes — Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Sikorsky, Raytheon Missiles & Defense — are flowing Level 2 clauses onto new aerospace awards. Without readiness, you will lose qualification.

We build CMMC programs for aerospace machine shops that respect AS9100 quality systems, NADCAP special processes, and the reality of running multi-axis CAM at aerospace tolerances.

76%
of aerospace machine shops operate flat networks where a single compromise can reach CAD, CAM, CMM, and ERP.

Our CMMC Services for Aerospace Machine Shops

End-to-end CMMC consulting tailored to aerospace machine shops. Whether you are starting from scratch or preparing for your C3PAO assessment, we meet you where you are.

Aerospace Shop Gap Assessment

Full NIST 800-171 review across CAD, CAM, DNC, CNC, CMM, and quality with a documented SPRS score.

Readiness Assessment

Mock C3PAO review with aerospace-specific evidence.

Policy & Documentation

SSP, POA&M, and aerospace machine shop policies for TDP handling, FAIR release, and NADCAP special processes.

Technical Controls Implementation

OT/IT segmentation, MFA, FIPS encryption, audit logging, and endpoint hardening.

Managed Compliance

Ongoing monitoring and evidence refresh.

C3PAO Certification Support

Mock audits and on-site support.

Which CMMC Level Do You Need?

The CMMC level you need is dictated by the information you handle under your DoD contracts. Here is how CMMC 2.0 breaks down for aerospace machine shops.

Level 1

Foundational

  • 17 basic safeguarding practices from FAR 52.204-21
  • For contractors that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) only
  • Annual self-assessment with senior-official affirmation in SPRS
  • No CUI in scope
Level 2 — Most Common for Aerospace Machine Shops

Advanced

  • All 110 controls from NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2
  • Required for any contractor that stores, processes, or transmits CUI
  • Third-party C3PAO assessment every three years
  • The level most aerospace machine shops will need
Level 3

Expert

  • All Level 2 controls plus selected NIST SP 800-172 enhanced requirements
  • Required for contractors on the DoD's highest-priority programs
  • Government-led DIBCAC assessment every three years
  • Applies to a narrow set of contractors

Aerospace machine shops almost always need Level 2. We will review your contracts and DFARS clauses with you at no cost to confirm.

CUI We Protect for Aerospace Machine Shops

Under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, every one of these artifacts is typically CUI when tied to a DoD contract. Each one is in scope for CMMC Level 2.

Aerospace Part Drawings

CATIA, NX, SolidWorks drawings of flight-critical parts.

CAM Toolpaths & Posts

MasterCAM, NX CAM, Hypermill, Esprit CAM toolpaths for CUI parts.

FAIRs & CMM Reports

AS9102 FAIRs and CMM programs tied to CUI drawings.

Material & Specialty Metals Certs

DFARS-compliant material documentation.

Special Process Records

NADCAP-controlled process records tied to CUI parts.

Prime POs & Flow-Downs

Prime POs citing DFARS 252.204-7012 and flow-down clauses.

76%
of aerospace machine shops run flat networks
$3.7M
average breach cost for aerospace machining suppliers
6-10 Mo
typical Level 2 readiness timeline
110
NIST 800-171 controls at Level 2

Our 5-Step CMMC Process for Aerospace Machine Shops

1

Initial Consultation

Scope the CUI enclave across engineering and shop floor.

2

Gap Analysis

Control-by-control review.

3

Remediation Planning

Prioritized roadmap.

4

Implementation

Deploy controls, author policies, train team.

5

Assessment Support

Mock audits and on-site C3PAO support.

Why Telco United for Aerospace Machine Shops CMMC

Aerospace Machining Experience

We have worked with multi-axis aerospace shops running titanium and Inconel.

Fixed-Price Engagements

Scoped, capped.

AS9100 & NADCAP Alignment

Policies fit your quality system.

24/7 Managed SOC

US-person SOC.

ITAR Awareness

Controls respect export obligations.

End-to-End Delivery

Implement, document, train, audit support.

Aerospace Machine Shops CMMC FAQ

When do we need CMMC?
Primes are flowing Level 2 onto new awards now.
What CUI do we handle?
Prime drawings, CAM toolpaths, FAIRs, CMM programs, and special process records.
How long does it take?
Six to ten months.
Cost?
$70,000-$170,000 for readiness.
Does CMMC disrupt AS9100?
No, we align the two systems.
What about NADCAP?
Our policies map to NADCAP so audits reinforce.

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