Nominations for AIAA Division Chiefs

 Nominations for AIAA Division Chiefs Are Being Accepted Through 8 July

Nominations are being accepted for Chief of the Regional Engagement Activities Division (READ) and Chief of the Technical Activities Division (TAD). The AIAA Council of Directors Nominating Committee (CNC) will compile a list of potential nominees for these two open Division Chief positions on the AIAA Council of Directors who will go to the next step of competency review and interview held by the CNC. The CNC will select specific candidates for the two open Chief positions that will be voted on by the division’s membership. The final slate of candidates will be publicized by December 2022 for the election that will be held January 2023.

Position Descriptions:

Chief of the Regional Engagement Activities Division (READ)
Regions coordinate the activities of geographically related sections to facilitate cooperative efforts between the various geographical areas. The Regional Engagement Activities Division (READ) is composed of the Regional Directors. The Chief of the READ will lead the division and shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the Regional Directors. The Chief will not be a current Regional Director; however, the Chief must have served as a Regional Director in the past. The term of the Chief shall be three years and there shall be a limit of the Chief serving one consecutive term.

Chief of the Technical Activities Division (TAD)
Technical Groups coordinate the activities of related Technical Committees to facilitate cooperative efforts between the various technical disciplines. The Technical Activities Division (TAD) is composed of the Technical Group Directors. The Chief of the TAD will lead the division and shall be elected by simple majority of the votes cast by the Technical Directors and Division committees. The Chief will not be a current Technical Group Director; however, the Chief must have served as a Technical Group Director in the past. The term of the Chief shall be three years and there shall be a limit of the Chief serving one consecutive term.

For a full listing of Division Chief responsibilities, please click here .

AIAA members may nominate themselves or other members qualified for the open position by submitting the following requirements:

• Candidate Statement: Candidate describes their vision for the division and how they will achieve it.
• Key AIAA Activities: Candidate will list their AIAA activities and involvement.
• Professional Experience: Candidate will provide an overview of their professional experience – however, there is no need to include a complete resume.
• Education: Candidate will list their education.
• Professional Honors and Awards: Candidate will list any non-AIAA honors and awards they have received.
• Service Commitment: Candidate will state willingness and ability to serve if elected.