Aerospace and Ground Vehicle Standards

Committee Members

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Volunteering with SAE • SAE Volunteer Structure

– How This Role Fits

• Standards Committee Member– Duties– Qualifications– Time Commitment– Benefits – Leadership Skills Gained– Recognition Opportunities– Next Steps

• Staff Contact Information

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Technical Standards Board

The SAE Technical Standards Board is the largest developer of technical standards for land, sea, air and space. Industry, government and the public are served by standards that are used for design, manufacturing, testing, quality control and procurement.

• Consists of 15,698 volunteers• Committees - 683

– 505 Ground Vehicle + 178 Aerospace

• Key Companies – OEM’s, Suppliers, Government, Industry, Academia

• Published Documents – 8709– 2036 Ground Vehicle + 6673 Aerospace

• Additional standards information

DutiesStandards Committee Member

• Chairperson –

• Vice-Chairperson -

• Secretary -

• Document Sponsor -

• Committee Member -

Chairperson Duties

Vice-Chairperson Duties

Secretary Duties

Document Sponsor Duties

Committee Member Duties

QualificationsStandards Committee Member

• Expertise in the technology of the specific committee, understanding of the role and use of standards, good communication skills, is willing to work towards consensus agreements.

Time CommitmentStandards Committee Member

• Commitment varies based committee

• Members are asked to:– Attend face-to-face & teleconference

meetings– Provide input into the development of

standards between meetings– Respond to document ballots throughout

the year

BenefitsStandards Committee Member

• Personal– Develop leadership skills

• Professional– Share expert knowledge and experiences– Visibility within the organization

• To Your Company/Organization– Quality– Cost savings– Streamlined procedures

Leadership Skills Gained Standards Committee Member

• Building influence and power• Developing key relationships and alliances• Influencing and motivating• Decision-making techniques• Effective coaching• Communicating• Being a good role model

Recognition OpportunitiesStandards Committee Member

• Technical Standards Board Certificate of Appreciation

• Technical Standards Board Outstanding Achievement Award

• Other industry specific awards available

Additional OpportunitiesStandards Committee Member

• Aerospace & Ground Vehicle Councils• Technical Standards Board• SAE Operating Boards• SAE Board of Directors

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