Excellence in Aerospace Fasteners

Precision manufacturing solutions for the world’s most demanding aerospace and defense applications

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Precision Aerospace Fastener Manufacturing Excellence

Since 1932, Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners has delivered mission-critical components to the world’s most demanding aerospace and defense customers from our facility in Chandler, Arizona.

As part of the Meidoh Group, we combine over 90 years of manufacturing expertise with global strength and personalized, precision service that meets the highest industry standards.

Our focus: building fasteners that hold together the technologies and people that keep the world moving.

Who Trusts Us?

Leading aerospace and defense companies rely on our precision fasteners for their most critical applications

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Why Choose Pilgrim

Discover what sets us apart in the aerospace fastener industry

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Mission-Critical Components

Delivering precision aerospace fasteners to the world's most demanding customers.

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Global Manufacturing Strength

Part of the Meidoh Group, combining international capabilities with personalized service.

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EOS® Driven Excellence

Committed to discipline, accountability, and traction through proven business systems.

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Chandler, Arizona Location

Strategically located to serve aerospace and defense customers across North America.

EOS®-Driven Excellence

We are an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®)-driven company, committed to discipline, accountability, and traction. This proven business framework ensures we deliver consistent results and continuously improve our operations.

Our leadership is supported by an active Board of Directors, with a dedicated Visionary guiding the organization’s long-term strategy and cultural direction.

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Certifications & Compliance

Our commitment to excellence is validated through industry-leading certifications that ensure the highest standards in aerospace, defense, and medical manufacturing.

ITAR

Defense & Security

International Traffic in Arms Regulations compliance for defense-related exports

DFARS

Defense & Security

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement compliance

JCP

Defense & Security

Joint Certification Program for accessing military technical data

ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 Certification

ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016

Quality Management

Aerospace quality management system standard

ISO 9001:2026 due to be released later this year

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ISO 13485:2016 Certification

ISO 13485:2016

Medical Devices

Medical devices quality management standard

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These certifications demonstrate our unwavering commitment to quality, security, and regulatory compliance across all aspects of our manufacturing operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about our certifications and what they mean for your projects

ITAR

Defense & Security

What is ITAR and why is it important?
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) controls the export and import of defense-related articles and services. It ensures that defense articles are only transferred to authorized parties, protecting U.S. national security interests. Our ITAR compliance allows us to legally manufacture and export defense-related components.

DFARS

Defense & Security

What is DFARS compliance?
DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) are regulations that supplement the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for Department of Defense contracts. DFARS includes specific requirements for cybersecurity, supply chain security, and domestic sourcing of materials.

JCP

Defense & Security

What is the Joint Certification Program (JCP)?
The Joint Certification Program allows authorized companies to access and use military technical data packages for manufacturing defense-related parts and assemblies. JCP certification demonstrates our capability to properly handle sensitive military specifications and drawings.

ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016

Quality Management

What is AS9100 and how does it differ from ISO 9001?
AS9100 is the quality management standard specifically for the aerospace industry. It includes all requirements of ISO 9001 plus additional aerospace-specific requirements for configuration management, design control, and risk management. AS9100 certification demonstrates our commitment to aerospace quality standards.

ISO 13485:2016

Medical Devices

What is ISO 13485 and why is it important for medical devices?
ISO 13485 is the quality management standard specifically for medical device manufacturers. It ensures that products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements, including FDA compliance. This certification is essential for supplying components to the medical device industry.

Have more questions about our certifications?

Our team is here to help you understand how our certifications apply to your specific requirements.

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