Becoming a AAAE Certified Member
1. Application and fees
First, if you haven't already, determine your level of membership in AAAE. If needed, use the Certified Member application to apply for membership and the CM program. Student members should click here to read the requirements for joining the CM program. Annual fees for membership are separate from the one-time program fee.
Next, please submit your application on-line or by mail/fax along with the $200 program fee (and your first year's membership fee, if applicable). The one-time $200 CM program fee includes:
-Access to electronic study materials (hard copies can be purchased here for an additional fee)
-One-time access to the paper or Internet based exam
2. Choose your method of study
After receiving electronic access to the Body of Knowledge modules, download and begin studying immediately! Or, attend the Loretta Scott Accreditation/Certification Academy. Click here to view more information on the upcoming review course.
3. Arrange to take the multiple-choice exam
Candidates attending the Loretta Scott, A.A.E., Accreditation/Certification Academy will be given the opportunity to take the exam at the conclusion of the review course. For all other candidates, you will need to select a certified proctor. It is the candidates' responsibility to contact an eligible proctor and ask him or her to comply with the procedure outlined in the FAQ list. Please refer to the FAQ’s for detailed information.
4. Successful completion of the multiple-choice exam
Multiple-choice exam results will be sent to candidates via USPS within two weeks of the examination date, unless notified otherwise. Results will not be discussed over e-mail or telephone.
Successful completion of the multiple-choice exam includes scoring a 70% or above (answering 126 questions out of a possible 180). Additionally, new Certified Members receive the privilege of using the C.M. designation behind their name, a certificate of completion and a lapel pin. Academic Graduate members will receive their C.M. designation, certificate, and lapel pin upon providing proof of graduation from a four-year college.
Affiliate members who receive the C.M. designation, and wish to upgrade to the Accredited Airport Executive program may do so at any time. Please click here for more information.
For further details on completing the Certified Member multiple-choice exam, please see our FAQ’s.
