About AEI

About Us & Objectives of AEI

The influence of the International Air Transport Association (I.A.T.A.) and indeed individual national airlines was and remains tremendous. Regrettably however, several airworthiness authorities displayed a willingness to abdicate their statutory responsibility for airworthiness standards in favour of IATA’s policies.

Fortunately, Licensed Engineers throughout the world recognise the threat to air safety which existed in such a policy and joined together to prevent its implementation. An international consortium, the Aircraft Engineers International (AEI), was formed and its constitution established at an international conference in Sydney, Australia in October of 1971. Its headquarters were based in Sydney and its Secretary’s Office provided by the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers’ Association.

AEI was created as a non-political, non-profit making and non-sectarian organisation.

To be industrial, technical and to cover matters of a professional and ethical nature. To monitor all occurrences in world aviation, including any matter which may appear unrelated, but which may indicate a definite pattern of dilution of air safety, aircraft maintenance engineer status and any undesirable inroads into existing world licensing systems.

The only global voice for Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer organisations and their members by providing representation, services, and support to promote the highest level of aviation safety worldwide.

With AEI only concerning itself with the interests of air safety, aviation maintenance and maintenance qualified personnel throughout the world. Over forty years later AEI remains the only world-class voice representing the interests of Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.

Objectives of AEI

a) To encourage co-operation between Affiliates and assist in resolving industrial issues.

b) To protect, promote, and represent the professional and ethical interests of Affiliates worldwide.

c) To establish communication between Affiliates to monitor industry trends.

d) To encourage reporting on aviation occurrences that may affect engineer status or licensing.

e)To organise lawful sanctions on operators in dispute with Affiliates.

f) To indemnify AEI officers for actions taken in the course of duty (within legal limits).

g) To act on matters that benefit Affiliates, AEI, or their members in line with AEI’s values.