Board of Aeronautical Engineering Meaning of Practice of Aeronautical Engineering.

- The practice of aeronautical engineering shall constitute in holding out oneself as skilled in the knowledge, science, and practice of aeronautical engineering, and as qualified to render professional services as an aeronautical engineer; or offering or rendering, or both, on a fee basis or otherwise, services such as planning, designing, analyzing, constructing, assembling, installing, altering or maintaining of aircraft structures, power plants or accessories through scientific or accepted engineering practice, or the teaching of the same in any university, college, institute, or school of learning duly recognized by the Government of the Philippines. An aeronautical engineer shall be considered such in the practice of his profession, if the nature and character of his employment whether as an officer or employee in a private enterprise or educational institution involves decision- making requiring professional knowledge in the science of aeronautical engineering, and such employment or position requires that the holder thereof must be an aeronautical engineer; or if he holds or is appointed to a position in the aeronautical engineering occupational group in the government or in government-owned or controlled corporations, including those performing proprietor functions, where a civil service eligibility as an aeronautical engineer is a prerequisite. Board Composition for Aeronautical Engineering Qualifications of Board Members: No person shall be appointed member of the Board of Aeronautical Engineering unless at the time of his appointment, he possesses the following qualifications: 1. A citizen and resident of the Philippines; 2. At least thirty-one years of age, and must be of good moral character; 3. A holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering; 4. A registered aeronautical engineer under this Decree, with the exception of the first group of appointees; 5. Had been in active practice of aeronautical engineering or teaching of subjects thereof for at least ten years; 6. Not a member of the faculty of any university, college, institute, or school where a regular course in aeronautical engineering is taught or review classes conducted; 7. Not financially interested, directly or indirectly, in any university, college, institute, or school where a regular course in aeronautical engineering is taught or review classes conducted and 8. Not an elective officer of any professional association or organization of aeronautical engineering. Members of the Board: Name: ERNESTO B. FERRERAS, JR. Position: Chairman Name: REDENTOR C. MALIA Position: Member Name: BENJAMIN PABLO E. SIMBULAN Position: Member

History The need for a law that would regulate the practice of aeronautical engineering as a profession was strongly felt in the late 1960s when aeronautical engineering and the jobs available for them had increased tremendously. Through the efforts of the Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP), Presidential Decree No. 1570, otherwise known as the Philippine Aeronautical Decree was enacted on June 11, 1978. Subsequently, the first Board of Aeronautical Engineering was constituted on April 6, 1982 with Brig. Gen. Recaredo R. Albano as Chairman and Engrs. Timoteo A. Cordova, Jr. and Teofilo P. Alberto as Members. It conducted its first licensure examination in July 1983. Successful examinees took their oath in November of the same year. AERO CREED On my honor, I affirm the virtue as an Aeronautical Engineer of the Philippines Mindful of my obligations to God, country and to our fellowmen By means of knowledge and conscience, I shall exercise due diligence to any work I will undertake I shall vanguard my profession Conscientiously perform my duties Observe the safety standards in aviation I shall never impede any advancement in aeronautical engineering, in fact, I must engage to the enhancement of my profession Give my firm support to my fellow Aero Engineers With principles, I, therefore, swear not to yield to any unethical and unprofessional acts which may vilify my vocation

NOTICE: The use of Aero Seal is governed by Presidential Decree No. 1570. Seal and its use. All aeronautical engineers shall obtain official seal of a design prescribed by the Board, bearing the registrant's name, the number of his registration certificate, and the words; "Aeronautical Engineer." Plans, specifications, reports and such other professional documents prepared by or executed under the immediate supervision of, and issued by an aeronautical engineer shall be stamped on every sheet thereof with the official seal when filed with government authorities, or when submitted or used professionally during the life of the registrant's certificate. It shall be unlawful for anyone to affix his official seal on any documents after his certificate of registration has expired or has been revoked or suspended, unless said certificate shall have been renewed, reissued, or reinstated.