Nominations for AIAA Board of Trustees – President-Elect

Nominations for AIAA Board of Trustees – President-Elect Are Being Accepted Through 5 August 2026

The AIAA Executive Nominating Committee (ENC) will compile a list of potential nominees for AIAA President-Elect. The list of potential nominees will go to the next step of competency review and potential interview held by the ENC in fall 2026. The ENC will select specific candidates for this Board position by December 2026. The President-Elect will be voted on by the AIAA membership. The final slate of candidates will be announced by December 2026 for the election that will be held January 2027.

The skills and competencies being sought for the Board of Trustees – President-Elect are:

• 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 s (e.g., gender, generation, and geography, etc.) and of varying backgrounds and experiences.

AIAA members may nominate qualified individuals for the President-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 his/her 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 should be aware that if you appear on the ballot as a candidate for office, you must be willing to serve in the position. Also, all elected or appointed leaders are required to complete the Annual Volunteer Leader Acknowledgements Form before assuming office. An unwillingness or failure to do so may disqualify an individual’s consideration for office or his/her ability to serve.