Governance

The Aerospace Medical Association is governed by the Council, composed of elected officers, elected members at large, and representatives from Constituent Organizations. The on-going business of the Association is under the direction of the Executive Committee.

Bylaws

The Aerospace Medical Association is governed by a set of rules and policies known as the Bylaws. The Bylaws of the Aerospace Medical Association are approved by the Association membership.

Policies and Procedures Manual

The Aerospace Medical Association Policies and Procedures Manual is intended for the use of Aerospace Medical Association (Association) members and any other parties interested in a concise, current and complete guide to the organizational policies and operational procedures of the Association.

The organizational policies referred to in this manual do not include Association positions on legislative, regulatory or scientific matters: the organizational policies are intended to define the Association’s intent. Association operational procedures are intended to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Association and facilitate its development of positions pertaining to questions of aerospace medicine and human performance generally.

Executive Committee

This committee conducts AsMA’s ongoing business on behalf of the Council, acting as its delegated authority between formal meetings.

Council

The Council shapes AsMA policy and governance, bringing together elected officers, members-at-large, and constituent representatives.

Committees

AsMA’s standing committees handle much of the Association’s day‑to‑day work—each charged with specialized functions such as safety, education, membership, and communications.