Aerospace · Serving WA · OR · ID · MT

IT & Cybersecurity For Pacific Northwest Aerospace Suppliers —
CMMC, ITAR, And Flight-Critical Uptime

inTech Consulting delivers specialized IT, cybersecurity, and compliance services to aerospace suppliers, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) providers, component manufacturers, and aerospace engineering firms across the Pacific Northwest. Deep expertise in CMMC 2.0, ITAR, DFARS, and NIST SP 800-171 — the frameworks your Boeing, Airbus, and defense customers require.

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Why Aerospace IT Demands Specialized Expertise

The Pacific Northwest is one of the largest aerospace clusters in the world — home to Boeing, its Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, defense aerospace manufacturers, and a robust MRO ecosystem. Every single one of these businesses faces IT and cybersecurity requirements that generic MSPs don't understand: ITAR-controlled technical data, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), prime contractor flow-down clauses, and FAA-mandated record retention.

inTech Consulting specializes in aerospace IT because we've done it. Our team understands how to architect networks that segregate ITAR data, how to build CMMC Level 2-ready environments without disrupting production, how to support ERPs and PLM systems aerospace uses, and how to pass the IT audits Boeing, Lockheed, and Raytheon require of their suppliers. When an aerospace customer calls their supplier asking about cybersecurity posture, we're the MSP that has the answer ready.

Who We Serve

Aerospace Businesses We Support

Tier 1 & Tier 2 Suppliers

Component manufacturers supplying Boeing, Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, and defense primes. CMMC Level 2 preparation, CUI enclave design, and flow-down clause compliance.

MRO Providers

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities for commercial and military aircraft. FAA record retention, ITAR-compliant technical data handling, and secure customer portals.

Aerospace Engineering Firms

Engineering services, design firms, and consulting practices supporting aerospace OEMs. Secure CAD/PLM environments and protected intellectual property.

Composites & Materials Suppliers

Advanced composites manufacturers, material suppliers, and specialty chemical producers. OT/IT segmentation for production and R&D data protection.

Industry-Specific Challenges

Aerospace IT Challenges We Solve Daily

CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification

DoD aerospace contracts increasingly require CMMC Level 2. We guide you from initial gap assessment through C3PAO certification — typically 9–12 months for an 85-person aerospace supplier.

ITAR-Controlled Technical Data

Architect networks that segregate ITAR-controlled technical data from general business systems. Access controls, encryption, and audit logging that satisfy ITAR requirements.

Boeing/Airbus Supplier Audits

Prime contractors regularly audit supplier cybersecurity. We prepare your IT environment, documentation, and team for supplier audits — so you pass without disruption to production.

PLM & CAD System Security

Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks — we secure the PLM and CAD systems aerospace businesses depend on, without slowing down engineering workflows.

OT/IT Production Segmentation

Shop-floor CNC machines, test equipment, and production systems segmented from corporate IT — reducing attack surface and meeting CMMC network segmentation requirements.

FAA Record Retention

MRO providers must retain maintenance records for years. We design backup, archiving, and retrieval systems that satisfy FAA Part 145 record retention requirements.

Why inTech Consulting

Why PNW Aerospace Businesses Choose inTech

Aerospace-Specific Experience

We've worked with aerospace suppliers, MRO providers, and engineering firms across the Pacific Northwest. We speak your language — ITAR, CUI, flow-down clauses, prime contractor audits.

CMMC 2.0 Certified Path

Track record of guiding aerospace suppliers from negative SPRS scores to CMMC Level 2 certification — protecting prime contract relationships.

OMWBE & PWSBE Certified

Certified Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Public Works Small Business Enterprise — helping aerospace primes meet supplier diversity goals.

90-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Zero-risk engagement. If we're not the right fit within 90 days, we refund 100% of your fees. No other PNW MSP serving aerospace offers this.

Onsite PNW Support

We come onsite to shop floors, engineering offices, and MRO hangars across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana — in person when the situation requires it.

Minimal Production Disruption

We understand aerospace production schedules. Network changes, deployments, and migrations happen around your shifts — not during them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions From Aerospace Businesses

What IT requirements do Boeing and Airbus have for their suppliers?

Boeing requires suppliers to comply with its internal BCAG security requirements, which flow through DFARS 252.204-7012. Airbus has similar supplier cybersecurity requirements. For defense aerospace work, both flow down CMMC 2.0 Level 2 requirements to their suppliers. Additionally, suppliers handling ITAR-controlled technical data must comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations. inTech helps aerospace suppliers navigate all of these requirements simultaneously.

How do you handle ITAR-controlled technical data in our IT environment?

ITAR-controlled technical data requires specific protections: access limited to US persons, encryption at rest and in transit, detailed audit logging, and segregation from general business systems. inTech designs ITAR-compliant architectures using segregated network enclaves, strict access controls, and monitored data flows. We also help you document your ITAR compliance program and train staff on Technical Data Control requirements.

How much does CMMC Level 2 certification cost for an aerospace supplier?

A typical 100-150 person Pacific Northwest aerospace supplier invests $35,000–$65,000 for a full CMMC Level 2 readiness program including gap assessment, CUI enclave design, SSP/POA&M documentation, technical control implementation, staff training, and assessment support. The C3PAO assessment itself is a separate $15,000–$40,000 cost paid to the assessor. See our CMMC Compliance page for full details.

Can you support PLM systems like Teamcenter, Windchill, or Enovia?

Yes. Our team has experience supporting major PLM environments used in aerospace — Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Enovia, and Autodesk Vault — along with CAD systems like CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, and Creo. We don't replace your PLM administrator, but we handle the underlying infrastructure, security, backup, and user access that keeps these systems running.

Do you support FAA Part 145 record retention for MRO providers?

Yes. FAA Part 145 requires MRO providers to retain certain maintenance records for at least two years, with some records retained permanently. We design archiving, backup, and retrieval systems that satisfy these retention requirements while ensuring records are secured, searchable, and readily available for FAA audits. This includes both hard copy digitization workflows and native-digital record management.

Representative Example

How We Secured CMMC Readiness For A PNW Aerospace Supplier

Industry

Aerospace Tier 2

Company Size

120 employees

Result

$8M Contract Retained

The Challenge

A 120-person Pacific Northwest aerospace component manufacturer received notice from their Tier 1 prime contractor: CMMC Level 2 certification would be required within 12 months or they'd lose their $8M annual contract. Their initial SPRS self-assessment came back at -45. They had ITAR-controlled technical data mixed with general business systems, no documented CUI handling procedures, and their shop-floor CNC machines were on the same network as corporate email.

How inTech Helped

We executed a 10-month aerospace-specific CMMC readiness program:

  1. CUI & ITAR Enclave Design — Built a segregated enclave for CUI and ITAR technical data, isolated from general corporate systems and shop-floor equipment.
  2. OT/IT Network Segmentation — Segregated CNC machines, CMM inspection systems, and production equipment from corporate IT — reducing CMMC scope and attack surface.
  3. PLM System Hardening — Secured their Teamcenter PLM environment with MFA, role-based access controls, and encrypted data-at-rest.
  4. 110 Control Implementation — Deployed EDR, SIEM monitoring, audit logging, and access controls across the CUI enclave.
  5. C3PAO Coordination — Coordinated pre-assessment readiness, selected the right C3PAO, and supported the manufacturer through assessment.

The Result

  • SPRS score improved from -45 to +110 — passing CMMC Level 2
  • $8M annual prime contract retained — and positioned to bid on additional aerospace work
  • Enclave reduced CMMC scope by 65%, lowering both assessment costs and ongoing compliance burden
  • Zero production disruption during the 10-month program — shop floor continued normal operations

"CMMC was going to wipe us out. inTech not only got us certified — they did it without slowing down our production. We kept our contract and won two more since."

— Operations Manager, Aerospace Supplier

Serving Aerospace Clusters Across the Pacific Northwest

inTech Consulting supports aerospace businesses throughout the region's major aerospace clusters — including Everett, Renton, Seattle, and the greater Puget Sound, along with Spokane, Portland, Boise, and Missoula:

Seattle · Tacoma · Bellevue · Renton · Kent · Auburn · Kirkland · Redmond · Everett · Spokane · Olympia · Bellingham · Vancouver · Portland · Bend · Salem · Eugene · Boise · Nampa · Meridian · Idaho Falls · Coeur d'Alene · Missoula · Billings · Great Falls · Bozeman · Helena

Aerospace Supplier Audit Coming Up?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with Raj. We'll review your current IT environment against aerospace requirements — CMMC, ITAR, prime contractor standards — and give you a realistic roadmap to audit-ready.

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