SLCM and ILS Training for Aerospace and Defense organisations

As technologies, operational requirements and interoperability needs continue to evolve, organisations must ensure their systems remain available, effective and sustainable throughout their entire life cycle.

Through our expertise in System Life Cycle Management (SLCM) and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), we offer training courses based on internationally recognised standards such as ISO 15288, ALP-10/STANAG 4876 and the ASD/AIA S-Series.

Our programmes help organisations develop the skills needed to manage complex systems, optimise supportability, improve operational availability and enhance life cycle performance.

Explore our range of training courses below and discover how to strengthen your teams' capabilities to meet today's challenges and prepare for tomorrow's opportunities.

Our System Life Cycle Management (SLCM) and Integrated Life Cycle Support (ILS) training courses help organizations ensure the operational availability, supportability, maintainability, interoperability, and performance of their products throughout their entire life cycle.

Participants learn how SLCM and ILS connect Systems Engineering, Logistic Support Analysis, technical documentation, material support, configuration management, Life Cycle Cost, supplier collaboration, data governance, training, compliance, and operational feedback. The training is aligned with international frameworks, standards, and specifications such as ISO 15288, ALP-10 / STANAG 4876, ASD/AIA S-Series, DEF-STAN 00-600 and DEF-STAN 00-60.

Trainees develop a clear understanding of SLCM and ILS objectives, terminology, Life Cycle concepts, availability, maintainability, support planning and sustainment.

Our ALP-10 / STANAG 4876 (NATO Standard on Integrated Life Cycle Support for Multinational Armament Programmes, Allied Logistics Publication 10, ALP-10) training helps organizations understand, select, tailor, and apply NATO Standard for Integrated Life Cycle Support in national and international program environments.

Trainees learn how ALP-10 / STANAG 4876 supports Integrated Life Cycle Support, System Life Cycle Management, interoperability, common terminology, Life Cycle Cost awareness, and effective collaboration across organizations, nations, suppliers, and stakeholders. The training covers policy, responsibilities, support planning, ILS management, Systems Engineering interfaces, and program-specific application.

Participants develop a clear understanding of the objectives, terminology, structure, and professional context of ALP-10 / STANAG 4876 as NATO Standard for Integrated Life Cycle Support and System Life Cycle Management.

Our (Logistics) Support Analysis (L)SA training helps organizations improve supportability, availability, maintainability, and Life Cycle Cost efficiency across the Life Cycle of complex technical systems.

Participants learn how (L)SA supports the planning, development, and continuous improvement of effective support systems. The training covers (L)SA purpose, terminology, standards, process steps, product structure, analysis items, Maintenance Task Analysis, configuration management, structured support data, and interfaces with adjacent disciplines such as Systems Engineering, safety, technical documentation, training, support equipment, and supply support.

The portfolio covers different (L)SA standards, specifications, and implementation environments in dedicated trainings, including references such as MIL-STD-1388, International procedure specification for Logistics Support Analysis (ASD/AIA S3000L ,Issues 1.1, 2.1, 3.0), International specification for developing and continuously improving preventive maintenance (ASD/AIA S4000P Issues 1.0, 2.1, 2.2, 3.0), and GEIA-STD-0007B/7C Logistics Product Data.

Participants develop an understanding of (L)SA objectives and terminology. In addition, they will be enabled to select and apply the standard or specifications that fits best to their needs within the complete life cycle.

Our S2000M “ASD/AIA International Specification for Material Management” training helps industries and nations to improve provisioning, spare parts information, material supply, and structured data exchange across commercial or military organizations.

This training covers initial and re-provisioning, codification, spare parts lists, material supply, and structured data exchange to enable more efficient collaboration.

Upon completion of the training, participants will understand the fundamental objectives, structures, and terminology of S2000M and will be able to place the specification and the support activities within the context of the other S-Series and Integrated Product Support business processes.

Trainees develop a clear understanding of S2000M objectives, terminology and processes, and their role within the ASD/AIA S-Series and Integrated Life Cycle Support. In addition, they will be enabled to apply the specification (possible issues 2.1, 3.0, 4.0, 6.1, 7.0, 7.1, 8.0) that fits best with their needs within the complete life cycle.

Our S1000D “ASD/AIA/ATA International specification for technical publications using a common source database” Technical Publications training helps organizations create, manage, review, and publish standardized, high-quality technical documentation for complex technical products and systems.

Participants learn how S1000D supports consistency, efficiency, quality, and interoperability through using a Common Source Database, applying business rules, setting up publication structures, applicability and change processes.

The training places S1000D and its issues in the context of national regulations, guidance documents, other ASD/AIA S-Series specifications, Integrated Product Support, Integrated Logistic Support and Integrated Life Cycle Support.

The training covers the S1000D issues 1.9, 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 6.0.

Export Control is essential for compliant international business in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, technology, and cross-border engineering. Organizations need to understand when goods, software, technical data, technologies, business partners, target markets, or end uses may trigger regulatory requirements.

Our Export Control training portfolio supports both general knowledge building and the practical implementation of compliant behavior across projects, processes, and organizations.

Export Control Foundation Training

The Export Control Foundation Training builds general Export Control know-how for participants who need to understand the basic principles, legal frameworks, and business relevance of Export Control. They learn how Export Control applies to goods, software, technical data, technologies, involved parties, target markets, and end uses. The training covers key legal frameworks at EU, national, international, and US level, including the relevance of technology transfers in cross-border digital environments.

After the training, participants can identify typical Export Control risk scenarios, recognize when licensing requirements or regulatory restrictions may become relevant, and understand the basic principles of internal review, approval, and documentation processes.

Export Control Compliance Training

The Export Control Compliance Training is designed for organizational units and non-specialist departments that need to work in accordance with Export Control regulations.

The training helps teams understand how Export Control requirements affect their daily processes, project responsibilities, and organizational interfaces. It addresses how departments such as engineering, project management, procurement, sales, supply chain, technical documentation, IT, and service organizations can recognize export-control-relevant situations and contribute to compliant operations.

Participants learn to assess export-control-related questions in a structured way, identify when internal reviews or approvals are required, and support the sustainable embedding of Export Control Compliance in projects, processes, and governance structures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SLCM training?

SLCM training explains how complex systems are planned, developed, operated, and sustained across their full life cycle. It connects Systems Engineering, Integrated Life Cycle Support, supportability, configuration management, Life Cycle Cost, and operational feedback into one integrated perspective.

What is Integrated Life Cycle Support training?

Integrated Life Cycle Support training helps organizations understand how supportability, maintainability, operational availability, technical documentation, material management, logistics support, and operational feedback are managed as connected life cycle disciplines.

Who should attend SLCM and ILS training?

SLCM and ILS training is designed for professionals involved in the planning, development, operation, and sustainment of complex systems. It is especially relevant for Systems Engineering teams, Integrated Life Cycle Support roles, Logistic Support Analysis specialists, technical documentation teams, material management and provisioning roles, configuration management teams, procurement and supplier management teams, program managers, and compliance stakeholders.

How does ALP-10 / STANAG 4876 support ILS implementation?

ALP-10 / STANAG 4876 supports ILS implementation by providing NATO Standard for Integrated Life Cycle Support. It helps organization’s structure support planning, define responsibilities, apply common terminology, consider Life Cycle Cost, and improve interoperability in national and multinational programs.

Which LSA standards can be trained?

Logistic Support Analysis training can address different standards and implementation environments, including MIL-STD-1388, ASD/AIA S3000L, ASD/AIA S4000P, GEIA-STD-0007, Def Stan 00-60, and related methods. The training can be adapted to the selected standard, program context, and required level of practical application.

What does Logistic Support Analysis training cover?

Logistic Support Analysis training covers LSA objectives, terminology, standards, process steps, product structure, analysis items, Maintenance Task Analysis, support data, configuration management, and interfaces with adjacent support disciplines. It helps organizations improve supportability, maintainability, availability, and Life Cycle cost efficiency.

Is it possible to explain, train and work with guidance documents, business rules and specific plans for selected disciplines (e.g. LSA plan)?

Yes. We have experts with long experience in generating, reviewing and working with these kinds of documents in all of the above mentioned training disciplines.

How do S1000D and S2000M connect with LSA and configuration management?

S1000D supports structured technical publications, while S2000M supports material management, provisioning, and spare parts information. Both can connect with Logistic Support Analysis and configuration management through structured product, maintenance, support, material, and configuration data.

What is applicability in S1000D?

Applicability in S1000D defines which technical information is relevant for a specific product variant, configuration, condition, or operational context. It helps organizations manage publication relevance across different versions, systems, or use cases.

What is Export Control Training?

Export Control Training helps participants understand when goods, software, technical data, technologies, business partners, target markets, or end uses may trigger regulatory requirements. It supports compliant international business in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, technology, and cross-border engineering.

What is the difference between Export Control Foundation Training and Export Control Compliance Training?

Export Control Foundation Training builds general Export Control know-how, including basic principles, legal frameworks, risk scenarios, licensing requirements, and technology transfers.

Export Control Compliance Training focuses on how organizational units and non-specialist departments can work in accordance with Export Control regulations in daily processes, projects, responsibilities, and governance structures.

How can Export Control awareness be integrated into aerospace and defense projects?

Export Control awareness can be integrated into aerospace and defense projects by helping teams recognize export-control-relevant situations early, assess goods, software, technical data, technologies, involved parties, target markets, and end uses, and follow internal review, approval, and documentation processes.

Are there other trainings available?

In addition to the training described above, we can tailor trainings in the following areas: International specification for developing and continuously improving preventive maintenance (ASD/AIA S4000P), International specification for in-service feedback data (ASD/AIA S5000F), International Specification for training analysis and design (ASD/AIA S6000T), International specification for Integrated Product Support (ASD/AIA SX000i), System Safety (MIL-STD-882E), configuration management, quality, Life Cycle Costs (LCC), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and spares optimization.

Can the training be adapted to our organizational context?

Yes. Each training can be adapted to your organization’s maturity, program context, selected standards, and required level of practical application. The portfolio supports interdisciplinary learning paths ranging from foundation awareness to advanced analysis and applied expert implementation.

What is the standard language used in the training?

Our standard language for the training material and the training is English. Trainings can also be conducted in German. In the future other languages will be supported as well.