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.
- Adherence to the Airport Executive Accrediation Program and Certified Member Program Policy
The Process:
Submit your latest resume and a signed copy of the Code of Ethics. (download)
The EXAM
The written exam has 150 multiple-choice questions and is developed by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee & the IAAE Canada Board of Examiners, with input from aviation and education experts. The exam is based on the IAAE Canada body of knowledge; Airport Development, Management and Operations in Canada by E.R. Syme; IAAE Canada Accreditation Program Study Guide and Canadian Aviation Regulations. All of these are mailed to the candidate once application is accepted.
IAAE Canada annually offers a one-week Accreditation Academy that reviews the relevant material and proctors the exam.
A candidate may challenge the exam without completing the academy, provided an approved proctor is available. This exam is now available to sit online. See website for fees.
The exam is divided into five segments: Administration & Finance; Planning, Construction & Environment; Operations & Maintenance; Communications & Marketing; and Safety & Security.
To pass, 60% is required in each of the five segments.
In the event that you fail to reach the 60% mark on one or more segments, you can opt for a re-write for an additional fee. You are only required to sit the segments in which you did not attain the 60%. Re-writes cannot be done within 30 days after the initial exam and a proctor as mentioned above must be identified and approved when requesting a re-write.
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.
