Become a Member
When you join AIA, your finger stays on the pulse of the industry through access to research reports and networking events. Plus, legislative representation ensures that your voice is heard when complex issues challenge your work.
How to Become a Member
Joining AIA is a four-step process where you provide information about your company, which will be reviewed by AIA and ratified by our Board of Governors.
1 Complete the application form
Provide details about your company, including contact information. You will be asked to provide sales data for your last two reporting years of U.S.-based aerospace and defense sales. We encourage you to review AIA’s definition of A&D prior to applying.
For a preview of the questions asked through the online application, download the Full Member Application or the Associate Member Application prior to starting your application.
2 Our membership division reviews your application
They will contact you if further information is needed.
3 Your application is reviewed by AIA’s outside counsel for eligibility
To ensure the best experience for all members, we accept only companies that can demonstrate that their products or services can contribute to the safe operation of an aerospace product. In this way, all members have equal interest in advancing our industry.
4 You’ll become official at the next governance meeting
Once your application is approved, we’ll conduct an onboarding call and get you started. Having a conversation is the best way to ensure you are taking advantage of your benefits of membership. At the next governance meeting of AIA leadership, your membership will be officially ratified.
Which Member Type is Right for My Company?
The level of membership that’s most appropriate for your company will likely depend on the particular benefits you are seeking through alignment with AIA.
Full Membership
Companies with services or products unique and necessary to the production or safe operation of aerospace products, with operations in the U.S., may qualify as full members.
Annual Full Membership Dues:
- 2025 minimum dues are $8,944.88
- 2025 maximum dues are $526,169.25
Associate Membership
Associate members typically fall into three categories: suppliers or distributors of aerospace products, companies providing services to the A&D industry, or for-profit corporations providing educational services contributing to the advancement of aerospace manufacturing. Aerospace OEMs with no operations within the U.S. or with foreign government ownership interest may also qualify for associate membership.
Annual Associate Membership Dues:
- Companies with sales under $50 million pay annual dues of $3,946.26
- Companies with sales over $50 million pay annual dues of $6,577.12
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Membership Benefits
Gain invaluable access to industry resources and legislative support that will directly impact your company’s everyday operations. With two membership types available, you’ll be able to engage with the benefits that make the most sense for your business.
Associate Membership Includes:
Representation through the Supply Chain Summits
Opportunity to register for Supply Chain Policy Roundtables
Access to select councils, committees and working groups
Opportunity to participate in grassroots legislative campaigns
Opportunity to engage in AIA’s activities in conjunction with international air shows
Critical information impacting the aerospace and defense industry
Full Members Get These Additional Benefits:
Opportunity to serve, if elected, on the AIA Board of Governors
Access to 100+ councils, committees, and working groups
Networking, advocacy, and sponsorship opportunities to further your business goals
Attendance at the biannual Board of Governors meeting
Opportunity to participate in standards-making via AIA’s National Aerospace Standards
Opportunity to sponsor the American Rocketry Challenge
YOUR LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONMembership Team
AIA’s leaders enable your organization to take full advantage of membership benefits.
