The IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee will confer the professional designations of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) and Certified Member (C.M.) upon those members of IAAE Canada in good standing who have successfully completed the respective designation program requirements, within the specified time limits.

Introduction

1)      This IAAE Canada Accreditation and Certified Member Policy Document outlines the general procedures for the
          administration of the IAAE Canada Accreditation and Certified Member programs.

2)      Specific criteria for the evaluation and conduct of each of the three phases of the IAAE Canada Accreditation and
          Certified Member program can be found in the relevant guidance materials referenced in this policy. 

3)      This policy document is intended to be a living document.  Any corrections or suggestions for improvement are
          encouraged and can be sent to the Chair of the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee.

4)      The Terms of Reference for the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee and the Board of Examiners are included
          in this policy document.

Integrity of the Program

5)      The value of the A.A.E. mark is in the public, the airport industry and the candidate knowing that only those who have
          demonstrated a high level of knowledge, managerial skill and professionalism are awarded the Accredited Airport
          Executive designation.

6)      The IAAE Canada Accreditation program is designed to be at a 4^th Year University academic level and is to challenge
          the candidate by proving their knowledge and skill in three distinct ways. 

7)      The IAAE Canada Board of Examiners expects all candidates to produce work of a very high quality and professional
          standard. The Board of Examiners’ members when evaluating candidates’ submissions, will only approve those that
          meet the standards of quality and professionalism that are prescribed by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee.

Accreditation Program

Prerequisites of the Accreditation Program

8)      Prospective accreditation candidates must be:

         a)      At least 21 years of age; and

         b)      A current affiliate member of IAAE Canada; and

         c)      Have one full year of Canadian airport management experience; and

         d)      Possess a university degree, a diploma from a 3-year college program, or have eight years of Canadian airport
                   experience.   For each year of university/college that the candidate has successfully completed, the Accreditation
                   Committee may credit the candidate two years of the 8 years of required work experience; and

         e)      Be accepted as an Accreditation Candidate by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee.

Accreditation Program Process

9)      To become an Accredited Airport Executive the candidate must complete three distinct phases:

         a)      Phase I - A written examination based upon the IAAE Canada Body of Knowledge, (the text Airport Development,
                  Management and Operations in Canada, by E.R. Syme and A.T. Wells), the IAAE Canada Accreditation Program
                  Study Guide and the Canadian Aviation Regulations.;

         b)      Phase II - A management research paper;

         c)      Phase III - Successfully complete an interview and oral examination with the IAAE Canada Board of Examiners;
                  and

         d)     As a final condition, the candidate must have at least three full years of experience of Canadian airport 
                  management employment.  Airport management experience is defined as: being employed in the management,
                  operations or administration of an airport or in the staff functions of a Canadian airport.

10)   A candidate who has successfully completed all of the program requirements becomes an “Accredited Airport
         Executive” and the member is allowed the use of the A.A.E. designation after their name for as long as they remain
         a member in good standing of IAAE Canada.

11)   The candidates may complete either the management research paper or the written examination first. 
         The final phase is the interview and oral examination with the Board of Examiners. 

Accreditation Program Completion

12)   Candidates are expected to complete the program within three years of enrollment in the accreditation program. 

13)   If the candidate fails to complete the program in the term allotted, they can re-register for a second three-year term
         by paying the accreditation registration fee in force at the time.  All work previously completed by the candidate in the
         first term can be used for completing the program in the second term. 

14)   If the candidate fails to complete the program in the second term, a three-year cooling off period must be completed
         before they may apply to the accreditation program again. 

15)   After the cooling-off period any candidate wishing to continue in the accreditation program must make a special
         application to the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee.  The decision to accept or reject the special application
         shall be made by a majority decision of the entire committee.  The committee’s decision shall be final.  If accepted,
         the candidate must complete all three phases with a new body of work.  The candidate must write and pass the
         current exam, submit a new body of work for the management paper to the Board of Examiners and complete the
         interview.  Any work completed in the previous terms does not carry over and may not be used.

16)   Candidates who have completed the Certified Member program requirements may keep their C.M. designation 
         provided they remain IAAE Canada members in good standing.

Phase I - Written Exam

 17)   The written exam is a multiple-choice exam that is developed by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee and the
          IAAE Canada Board of Examiners with input from aviation and education experts.  The exam is based on the IAAE
          Canada Body of Knowledge, (the text Airport Development, Management and Operations in Canada, by E.R. Syme
          and A.T. Wells), the IAAE Canada Accreditation Program Study Guide and the Canadian Aviation Regulations. 

18)   IAAE Canada offers a 1-week Accreditation Academy that reviews the relevant material and proctors the exam. 
         The academy is offered by IAAE Canada when demand exists.  The fee for the academy is set by the IAAE Canada
         Board of Directors.

19)   A candidate may challenge the exam without completing the academy.  The fee for challenging the exam is set by the
         IAAE Canada Board of Directors.  Candidates challenging the exam are required to have a proctor supervise the
         examination, and the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee must pre-approve the proctor.

Phase II - Management Paper

20)   The management paper is a reflection of the level of professionalism within IAAE Canada and contributes to the 
         IAAE Canada body of knowledge.  The completed papers are included in the IAAE Canada library, which is accessible
         to all IAAE Canada, IAAE and AAAE members. 

21)   In general, papers are to be: relevant to airport management in Canada; “transportable” to other airports in Canada;
         and 20 – 25 pages in length (exclusive of figures, indexes, appendices, etc.).  Format and length specifics are listed
         in the IAAE Canada Management Paper Guidebook.

22)   Three members of the Board of Examiners must review the paper and agree that it meets the prescribed measures
         of professionalism and format as listed in the IAAE Canada Management Paper Guidebook.

Phase III - Final Interview

23)   Before completion of the final interview, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

        a)      Have successfully completed both the written examination and management research paper phases of the
                 accreditation program;

        b)      Have accrued at least three full years of Canadian airport management experience; and

        c)      Sign the IAAE Canada code-of-ethics document, which is to be kept on record at the IAAE Canada offices.

24)   The format and process of the interview can be found in the IAAE Canada Candidates Guide to the Final Interview. 
         Guidelines for interview panel members can be found in the IAAE Canada Interview Panel Members Guide.

Certified Member Program

Prerequisites of the Certified Member Program

25)  Prospective certified member candidates must be:

        a)    At least 21 years of age; and

        b)    A current affiliate or associate member of IAAE Canada; and

        c)    A member of IAAE Canada for a minimum of 1 year; and

        d)    Have one full year of Canadian aviation or airport industry experience; and

        e)    Possess a university degree, a diploma from a 3-year college program, or have eight years of Canadian aviation 
                or airport industry experience.  For each year of university/college that the Candidate has successfully completed, 
                the Accreditation Committee may credit the candidate two years of the 8 years of required work experience; and

         f)    Be accepted as a Certified Member candidate by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee.

Certified Member Program Process

26)   To become a Certified Member the candidate must complete a written examination based upon the IAAE Canada
         Body of Knowledge, (the text Airport Development, Management and Operations in Canada, by E.R. Syme and
         A.T. Wells), the IAAE Canada Accreditation Program Study Guide and the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

27)   A candidate who has successfully completed the written accreditation exam becomes a “Certified Member” and is
         allowed the use of the C.M. designation after their name as long as they remain a member in good standing of
         IAAE Canada.

Dispute Resolution Process

28)   In the event that a candidate disputes a finding regarding the unsuccessful completion of any phase of the
         accreditation process as made by a unanimous panel of the Board of Examiners, the candidate may present
         their case to the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee for final adjudication. 

29)   Any decision made by the majority of the Accreditation Committee members regarding a candidates’ successful or
         unsuccessful completion of any phase of the accreditation or certified member process shall be final.

IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee – Terms of Reference

Mandate

1)      The purpose of the Accreditation Committee is to conduct, manage and vet IAAE Canada’s Airport Executive
          Accreditation Program including all evaluations and examinations; and to provide oversight to the IAAE Canada
          Board of Examiners.

Reporting       

2)      The Accreditation Committee is a standing committee of IAAE Canada and reports to the IAAE Canada Board of
          Director providing advice and recommendations as appropriate.

Composition

3)      The Accreditation Committee is to be composed of a minimum of three Accredited Airport Executives.  The
          Accreditation Committee Chair is elected by the IAAE Canada Board of Directors for a term of three years and
          must be a member of the Board of Directors of IAAE Canada.  Committee members other than the Chair need
          not be Directors and are appointed by the IAAE Canada Board of Directors for a term of three years.

Meetings

4)      The Committee shall meet, at a minimum, three times per year at the call of the Chair.  Conference calls are an
          acceptable meeting forum.  Each committee member is expected to participate.

Activities

5)      The Committee members are to:

          a)   Select, prepare and distribute all accreditation study materials. 

          b)   Set standards of knowledge, experience and competency for the award of the Accredited Airport Executive 
                 program.

          c)    Select, maintain and secure a database of examination materials to be used in assessing knowledge and
                 competency of accreditation candidates.

          d)   Monitor the relevance of the study and testing materials.

          e)   Collect and maintain materials for inclusion in the IAAE Canada body of knowledge.

           f)    Implement a program of continuous improvement of the accreditation program.

          g)    Provide guidance and oversight to the Board of Examiners.

          h)    Recruit and vet potential members of the Board of Examiners.

           i)    Ensure the IAAE Canada Accreditation Program maintains the highest professional standards.

IAAE Canada Board of Examiners - Terms of Reference

Mandate

1)      The purpose of the Board of Examiners is to conduct testing and assessment of written examinations, oral
          examinations and management papers submitted by Affiliate Candidates and to provide a Mentoring Program 
          to them.

Reporting       

2)      The Board of Examiners is a sub-committee of the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee and reports to the
          Accreditation Committee through the Chair providing advice and recommendations as appropriate.

Composition

3)      The Board is to be composed of at least six Accredited Airport Executives.  The Chair of the Accreditation Committee
          will also serve as Chair of the Board of Examiners.  Members of the Board of Examiners are appointed by the IAAE
          Canada Board of Directors to serve a three term.   

Meetings

4)      The Board shall meet, at a minimum, once a year at the call of the Chair.  Conference calls are an acceptable meeting
          forum. Each committee member is expected to participate.

Activities

5)      The Board of Examiner’s members are to:

          a)    Implement the IAAE Canada mentoring program with their assigned candidates.

          b)    Approve the management paper topics and paper outlines according to published guidelines.

          c)    Evaluate and grade management papers according to published guidelines.

          d)    Conduct and evaluate the final interview of the accreditation process according to published guidelines.

          e)    Provide feedback to the Accreditation Committee to improve and enhance the accreditation program.

           f)    Ensure the IAAE Canada Accreditation program maintains the highest professional standards.

IAAE Canada Accreditation Program Checklist

Prerequisites

• Application made to the IAAE Canada Accreditation Program
• 21 Years of age or older
• Affiliate member of IAAE Canada in good standing
• 1 Year of Canadian airport management experience
• College or University Diploma/Degree, or 8 Years Canadian airport management experience
• Application accepted by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee
• Signed IAAE Canada Code of Ethics on file

Exam

• Successfully complete written examination

Paper

• Submit paper topic to Mentor for approval
• Mentor approves topic
• Submit paper outline to Mentor for approval
• Mentor approves paper outline
• Write paper
• Submit paper to Mentor for review
• Mentor approves paper for submission to the IAAE Canada Board of Examiners
• 3 members of the IAAE Canada Board of Examiners review and approve of paper

Interview

• Prepare for final interview
• 3 Years Canadian airport management experience
• Successfully complete final interview

IAAE Canada Certified Member Program Checklist

Prerequisites

• Application made to the IAAE Canada Certified Member Program
• 21 Years of age or older
• Affiliate or Associate member of IAAE Canada in good standing
• IAAE Canada member in good standing for a minimum of 1 year
• 1 Year of Canadian airport management experience
• College or University Diploma/Degree, or 8 Years Canadian airport management experience
• Application accepted by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee

Exam

• Successfully complete written examination