Elevating Aerospace Quality. Empowering Future Innovators.

At NQ Aero Group, we believe that precision, integrity, and innovation are the cornerstones of aerospace excellence. Based at the historic Daedalus site in Lee-on-the-Solent—a renowned hub for engineering and STEM innovation—we deliver expert consultancy in quality management tailored to the aerospace sector.

Founded by industry leaders Rebecca and Nathan, our mission is to help aerospace organizations achieve world-class standards through strategic guidance, rigorous inspection, and forward-thinking service design. With decades of combined experience and a passion for continuous improvement, we partner with clients to build resilient systems, unlock operational efficiencies, and meet the highest regulatory benchmarks.

🚀 What We Do

We offer a growing portfolio of services under the NQ brand family:

• NQ Aero Group – Aerospace quality consultancy and strategic support

• NQ Inspect – Independent inspection and auditing services

• NQ Talent Hub – Specialist recruitment for aerospace and engineering roles

• NQ Academy – Training and development programs for future-ready talent

Whether you're scaling operations, preparing for certification, or building a high-performance team, we provide the insight and hands-on support to help you succeed.

🛠️ SC21 & Aero Excellence Programmes

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and supply chain competitiveness, NQ Aero Group proudly delivers support for:

• SC21 (Supply Chains for the 21st Century) – A best-in-class improvement programme recognised by leading aerospace and defence primes. SC21 helps companies enhance delivery, quality, and business excellence through a structured pathway of engagement, assessment, improvement, and recognition.

• Aero Excellence™ – A global framework designed to elevate operational, environmental, and cyber performance. Through a standardised maturity assessment and tailored improvement plans, Aero Excellence enables businesses to strengthen capability, reduce performance gaps, and gain visibility across international supply chains.

We guide clients through these programmes with expert facilitation, helping them achieve Bronze, Silver, or Gold recognition—boosting credibility, resilience, and long-term growth.

🤝 Our Partnerships

We’re proud to collaborate with organizations like the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC), local STEM networks, and educational institutions to drive innovation and inspire the next generation of engineers. Our commitment to community outreach and STEM advocacy is woven into everything we do—from school engagement programs to mentoring initiatives.

🌟 Our Vision

To be the UK’s leading aerospace quality consultancy—trusted by industry, respected by regulators, and admired by the communities we serve.