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Be a part of THE Society for ALL Flight Testers!
SFTE is the only Flight Test specific technical society which is open to all Flight Test Professionals. Engage with others who share your passion and interest for flight test without artificial boundaries. At SFTE we bring all Flight Testers together to elevate our profession together!
Membership is open to all, from students, to those looking to move into flight test and seasoned professionals. Anyone working in or interested in Flight Test is encouraged to join, with no limits on experience or job role!
A Worldwide Flight Test Community
- 23 Chapters Worldwide
- In Person and Virtual Engagement
- Technical, Social and Outreach Activities
Events & Outreach
Develop your Skills
- Share Technical Knowledge
- Industry Tours and Site Visits
- Inspire the Next Generation
- Be a Part of your local Flight Test Community
- TPS Short Course Scholarships
- Papers and Video Database
- Exposure to a professional community
The Home of Flight Test
Founded in 1968, today SFTE has 2000 members across the worls, in all flight test disciplines, working towards one mission:
Share Knowledge
Foster Collaboration
Promote Expertise and Professional Esteerm
Why SFTE Matters NOW
- Strengthens Flight Test Capability
- Improves Safety Martgins
- Develops the Next Generation of Flight Testers
Annual Membership Dues
Our annual dues are the lowest in the industry - for the cost of a coffee per month you can be a part of the premier Flight Test Society!
| Professionals | $55 |
| 65+ | $30 |
| Students | $15 |
Are you a recent graduate of a TPS or Masters Degree in Flight Test? You may be eligible for a 1 year complimentary membership!
Membership Categories
Membership has several categories, based on years of experience in the industry.
Not sure which grade is right for you? Send in your application and we can help - from Students, to new graduates in their first flight test role to industry veterans, SFTE is for you!
Student
Student memberships are available for those who are interested in potential careers in flight test, and want the chance to join the wider community!
Current college or university student enrolled in the sciences, mathematics or engineering
Affiliate
Affiliate members are members whose daily responsibilities may be outside of direct flight test activities, or are designated by a corporate member. Affiliate membership is open to anyone with even a passing interest in flight test!
Meet one of the following two criteria:
- Engaged in an activity, possess scientific attainments or have practical experience which qualifies as cooperation with flight test engineering activities.
- A designated representative from a corporate member.
Associate
Taking your first steps or looking to move into a flight test position? Then Associate membership is right for you. Get all the advantages of a full SFTE membership to help you on your way to an exciting career!
Engaged in flight test engineering and meet one of the following three criteria:
- Bachelor of Science or post-graduate degree in engineering or in a physical science.
- Bachelor in a field other than engineering or physical science and at least 2 years experience in engineering.
- Degree from a university, college or technical school and at least 4 years experience in engineering.
Member
Our standard member grade is open to all working in flight test. From FTEs, to Instrumentation, to Pilots to Discipline Specialists and any other category, SFTE Membership is open to all Flight Testers!
Primarily engaged and experienced in flight test engineering, and meet one of the following four criteria:
- Hold a post-graduate degree in engineering or in a physical science and at least 1 year experience in flight test engineering.
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or in a physical science and at least 2 years experience in flight test engineering.
- Bachelor degree in a field other than engineering or a physical science and at least 4 years experience in flight test engineering.
- No degree but at least 7 years experience in flight test engineering.