The Institute is currently seeking nominations for the following positions: Members–At-Large and AIAA Treasurer-Elect
Volunteer leadership is the foundation of AIAA. Through the nomination process, passionate and accomplished members have the opportunity to deepen their contributions to the community, broadening engagement and strengthening AIAA’s influence across governance, technical domains, and regional representation.
The AIAA Executive Nominating Committee (ENC) will compile a list of potential nominees for the following Board positions:
- Board of Trustees – Members–At-Large (3 positions): Three-year terms starting in May 2026. Per the AIAA Bylaws, At-Large members of the Board may serve no more than one (1) consecutive three-year term as an At-Large member.
- Treasurer-Elect (1 position): One-year term starting in May 2026, followed by a three-year term as Treasurer starting in May 2027. The Treasurer-Elect will be a non-voting, non-officer position on the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer-Elect position will provide for a one-year overlap with the incumbent Treasurer, thus providing time for training and familiarization with the Institute’s financial operations. The Treasurer shall cause to be kept adequate and proper accounts of the properties, funds, and records of AIAA and shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the Board. The Treasurer is a member of the Board and may serve no more than one (1) consecutive three-year term as Treasurer.
The list of potential nominees will be selected to go to the next step of competency review and potential interview held by the Executive Nominating Committee in fall 2025. The ENC will select specific candidates for these four board positions by November/December 2025.
- Board of Trustees Members–At-Large will be elected by the Council of Directors in January 2026 and announced soon thereafter.
- Treasurer-Elect will be elected by the Board of Trustees in February 2026 and announced soon thereafter.
The skills and competencies being sought for all Board of Trustees positions are as follows. For the Treasurer-Elect position, the nominees should additionally have demonstrated experience in the areas of business and/or finance to assist the AIAA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in maintaining a healthy financial portfolio for the Institute and the AIAA Foundation:
- Vision: Persons who have the ability to understand present states, clearly define what they should be in the future, and identify steps to achieve those ends.
- Broad Business Acumen: Persons who have the knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing, communications, human resources, policy, and operational functions of an organization as well as the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.
- Domestic and International Aerospace Knowledge and Experience: Board membership reflects: a) the breadth of the various major sectors of aerospace both domestic and international; b) all levels of technology and systems development from basic research through all technology readiness levels to product development and deployment; and c) from different disciplines within aerospace.
- Leadership/Strategy/Execution: Persons who have the ability to create a shared vision, obtain participation and buy-in, and achieve successful results.
- AIAA Leadership and Participation: Board membership reflects experience in successful participation in a wide variety of leadership positions within AIAA, as well as knowledge of the governance model.
- Experience in Adjacent Aerospace Areas: As the Institute broadens its reach beyond the traditional “Breguet Equation” disciplines, Board members who have experience and strategic perspectives in these adjacent areas will broaden the Board’s view on new and emerging areas.
- Young Member Knowledge and Experience: As the Institute evolves, it is important that Board members have knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to young members in the aerospace industry.
- Experience with Organizational Growth: Persons with experience in significantly growing organizations will serve as a resource to the Board as the Institute seeks to grow.
- Experience with Change or Transition Management: Board members with prior experience in organizational change or transition will serve as a vital resource to the Board as it seeks to execute its role.
- Reflect Demographics of Membership and Society: In addition to reflecting the membership’s demographics in the industry and volunteer involvement, it is important that the new Board membership be seen as reflecting society’s demographics (e.g., gender, generation, and geography, etc.) and of varying backgrounds and experiences.
AIAA members may nominate qualified individuals for the AIAA Board of Trustees – Member–At-Large and Treasurer-Elect positions by submitting a nomination package of not more than three pages consisting of the following required elements:
- Nominee’s biography and/or curriculum vitae (CV) including a history of AIAA activities and/or engagement with other relevant professional societies.
- Statement from the nominee addressing how he/she meets each of the sought competencies listed above.
- Statement from the nominee of his/her willingness and ability to serve for the terms listed, if elected.
- Nominees must complete the Annual Volunteer Leader Acknowledgments Form for the Board of Trustees. Failure to complete these acknowledgments may disqualify an individual’s consideration for office or his/her service.
