Wherever you are on your aerospace journey, AIAA is here for you!

We look forward to learning about your Flight Path and what AIAA can do for you.
Here are a few steps to get you started:
- Check out the Flight Path checklist below.
- Choose where you are on your journey.
- Explore the top resources for you based on the current stage of your career.
K-12 STUDENT
UNDERGRADUATE / GRADUATE STUDENT
EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONAL
MID CAREER PROFESSIONAL
SENIOR CAREER PROFESSIONAL
- Become an AIAA member to gain access to key resources that will help position you as a top candidate in your future career in aerospace.
- Gain industry insight and guidance by participating in the mentorship program.
- Download the Career In Aerospace Booklet for a snapshot of the breadth of opportunities you may want to pursue.
- Apply for a scholarship to get support for your academic interests.
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- Join a student branch to connect with your local aerospace community and seek opportunities to assume a leadership role.
- Develop a mentor or sponsor relationship to help you navigate the organizational culture.
- Enhance your knowledge with leading industry publications and continuing education courses and workshops.
- Write your first technical paper and present your work at a regional student conference.
- Apply for a scholarship to get support for your academic interests.
- Participate in AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition to gain real-world aircraft design experience.
Become an AIAA member to gain access to key resources that will help position you as a top candidate in your future career in aerospace. Already a member? Click here to login.
- Upgrade from AIAA Student Member to Professional Member.
- Develop a mentor or sponsor relationship to help you navigate the organizational culture.
- Enhance your knowledge with leading industry publications and continuing education courses and workshops.
- Write a technical paper and present your work at one of our conferences.
- Assume a leadership role at the local, regional, or national level of AIAA.
- Volunteer as a judge for design competitions, scholarships, or student conferences.
- View the Building Your Wealth Webinar series (AIAA membership required).
Join AIAA today to start tapping into these invaluable resources as you begin your career. Already a member? Click here to login.
- Become an AIAA member and expand your impact on the future of aerospace and keep yourself at the forefront of aerospace technology.
- Participate with your local section and become an officer to take the lead on technical programs and activities tailored to local aerospace professionals, students and educators.
- Seek a leadership role with a technical committee that matches your interests and expertise.
- Enhance your knowledge with leading industry publications and continuing education courses and workshops.
- Write a technical paper and present your work at one of our conferences.
- Become a mentor or sponsor for young engineers and scientists.
- Volunteer as a judge for design competitions, scholarships, or student conferences.
Join AIAA today to start tapping into these invaluable resources as you advance your career. Already a member? Click here to login.
- Continue professional leadership progression by obtaining assignments with increasing responsibility and authority.
- Stay technically up to date with leading industry publications and continuing education courses and workshops.
- Continue mentoring and providing guidance to younger professionals.
- Represent your organization at conferences and events.
- Diversify your skills or develop hobbies that could lead to a second career or added income upon retirement.
- Serve as an AIAA Distinguished Lecturer.
- Shape the future of aerospace with a gift to the AIAA Foundation to grow STEM education programs, student competitions, classroom grants and scholarships.
Join AIAA today to start tapping into these invaluable resources as you continue to advance your career and leave your mark on the industry. Already a member? Click here to login.
We look forward to learning about your Flight Path and what AIAA can do for you.