FAQ

AEI is the only global organization representing licensed aircraft engineers and mechanics. Founded in 1971, we serve as the international voice for certified aircraft maintenance professionals worldwide.

Our mission is to enhance flight safety and defend the professional rights of aircraft engineers worldwide through advocacy, representation, and collaboration with international aviation authorities.

AEI is unique as the only non-commercial, global organization dedicated exclusively to representing aircraft engineers and mechanics. We maintain independence from industry pressures to advocate purely for professional interests.

Any national organization or union of aircraft engineers can apply to join AEI as an affiliate. This includes professional associations, labor unions, and other representative bodies for certified aircraft maintenance personnel.

Affiliates have voting rights in AEI governance, access to exclusive updates, participation in international forums, and the ability to influence global aviation policy through our collective voice.

AEI currently represents aircraft engineers from more than 30 countries across all continents, making it truly the global voice for our profession.

Each affiliate organization holds voting rights and participates in electing AEI’s board. This ensures that our direction and priorities reflect the collective will of the global aircraft engineering community.

AEI advocates for consistent international standards, works with regulatory bodies to maintain license integrity, and ensures that engineer qualifications are recognized and respected globally.

Yes, AEI representatives regularly participate in international aviation committees and regulatory reviews, ensuring that the practical expertise of working engineers informs policy decisions.

AEI promotes continuing education standards, advocates for professional development opportunities, and works to elevate the status and recognition of aircraft engineering as a profession.

AEI advises regulators on safety matters, raises awareness about maintenance-related safety issues, and advocates for safety practices based on the real-world experience of aircraft engineers worldwide.

We provide input to international safety organizations, share best practices among our affiliates, and ensure that safety regulations reflect the practical realities of aircraft maintenance work.

AEI’s headquarters is located in Boesingheliede, The Netherlands. This strategic location provides excellent access to European aviation authorities while maintaining global accessibility for our international work.

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