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AAP Treasurer Appointed
Mike Troup, AAP Charter member, was recently appointed by the Board of Directors as AAP treasurer for 2016 and 2017. Mike will be handling all financial transactions for our organization. He will also present the financial statements at each monthly meeting. Please welcome Mike to the AAP slate of officers.
AAP AirWaves AAP debuted the first of many AirWaves in April 2016. Airwaves is distributed monthly to members and other persons and companies who support and work in the Airworthiness realm. We'll continue to include each edition here in our Press Room. Dawn McGarvey-Buchwalder has agreed to serve as the publisher for our monthly AirWaves news. Thanks Dawn, for serving AAP. Please send your information directly to Dawn for inclusion in the news. Official Rollout of AAP
The Association of Airworthiness Professionals, Inc. was officially announced at the Aircraft Airworthiness and Sustainment Conference on 21 March 2016. AAP founders presented the organization and our future to the conference participants and invited them to participate in the Vision, Mission and Purpose of AAP. The reception by the attendees was exceptional and the AAP is off to a great start.
AAP FAQ
1. What is AAP and why was it founded?
The Association of Airworthiness Professionals, Inc., or AAP, is a non-profit corporation incorporated in the State of Texas on 30 November 2015. AAP received tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service on 19 February 2016. The AAP fulfils its purposes to achieve the AAP Mission to Serve Humankind and the Science of Flight through advancement and promotion of Airworthiness in Industry, Government and Individuals and through its Vision to Foster Innovation and Excellence in Airworthiness.
2. When and where was AAP founded?
AAP was founded on 30 November 2015 in the State of Texas.
3. Who runs AAP and how is it governed?
AAP is a member run organization overseen by a Board of Directors and daily operations are performed by an elected slate of officers.
4. Who is eligible to be a member of AAP?
Any person or company who shares the mission, vision and purpose of AAP, may become a member of AAP.
5. How much does it cost to become a member of AAP?
There are two classes of members in AAP; Individual and Organization
Individual membership categories include:
- Charter Member – A member whose initial membership date in AAP predates March 25, 2016. Dues are $135 for 12 continuous months.
- Professional Member – A professional membership class for members who join after 25 March 2016. Dues are $135 for 12 continuous months.
- Honorary Member – Any person, not a member of AAP, who has made an outstanding contribution to the vision and mission of AAP. There are no dues for this category.
- Affiliate Member – a public, non-professional membership class for persons who support AAPs mission and vision. This membership level is by donation of the affiliate.
- Student Member – A membership class for students who support AAP’s mission and vision. Dues are $40 for 12 continuous months.
Organizational membership categories include:
- Charter Corporate Member – A corporate member whose initial membership date in AAP predates 25 March 2016. Dues are $2500, $5000, or $10,000 for 12 continuous months depending on the level of membership selected.
- Corporate Member – Any organization which has an interest in promoting the mission and vision of AAP which join after 25 March 2016. Dues are $2500, $5000, or $10,000 for 12 continuous months depending on the level of membership selected.
6. Does AAP welcome international members?
Yes. However; at present AAP does not seek international members. We don’t feel we can offer high quality benefits to our international colleagues until AAP programs have become better established.
7. What do I get for my member dues?
AAP has great plans and dreams for the future to benefit all members. But we have to be honest and say that as we first begin our organization, the benefits are few and far between. Each member will receive an Association of Airworthiness Professionals, Inc. certificate and lanyard signifying your membership in AAP. In addition, Charter Members, those who enroll in AAP prior to 25 March 2016, will receive special recognition as a Charter Member and a special “Thank You” gift to commemorate your membership and to show our gratitude for your belief in our mission, vision and purpose.
In addition, AAP offers to our members, the opportunity to build an organization from its inception and to influence our future direction and accomplishment of our purposes. We welcome your participation and encourage you to join us as we build the dream together!
8. How do I become a member?
Select the JOIN button at the top of this page. Our website will lead you through the process.
9. How do I get involved in committees and activities of AAP once I’m a member?
After you join AAP there are many ways for you to become involved. AAP seeks to complete its initial committee membership and leadership during the first half of 2016. Initial committees will be decided upon as we have membership to create and populate the committees. Addition committees will be added once our membership grows.
In addition to committee service, AAP performs its daily operations through a slate of elected officers. Strong leaders and members who share our Vision and Mission are encouraged to help us lead the membership to achieve our purposes. Positions include President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Additional offices may be added as the organization grows. New elections are planned each November for service during the following year.
Charter members are those members whose initial membership date in AAP predates March 25, 2016.
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