About the Certified Member Program
Affiliate Candidates and Associate Members are eligible for the Certified Member Program.
Prerequisites:
Prospective Certified Members (C.M.) must be:
- 21 years of age,
- A current Affiliate or Associate Member of IAAE Canada,
- Have one full year of airport management experience,
- Possess a university degree, college diploma, or have eight years of Canadian airport experience. Candidates may substitute airport experience in lieu of university/college on a two-for-one basis.
The Process:
Submit your latest resume and a signed copy of the Code of Ethics. (download)
Successfully pass the multiple-choice Accreditation Exam.
A one-week course through the Accreditation Academy is offered to review the relevant materials and to write the exam. The course will be presented in modular format and will include active participation in case exercises, problem solving and review. Successful completion of this course and exam completes one of the three phases required for earning the internationally recognized Accredited Airport Executive or A.A.E. designation.
A study guide and textbook is provided to prepare for the exam.
The exam without the academy can be challenged provided an approved proctor is available.
After the candidate has successfully completed the program requirements, he or she becomes a Certified Member and the member is allowed the use of the C.M. designation after his or her name.









