1. The Society of Experimental Test Pilots

2. SETP History Video - Click Here
Began on 14 September 1955 when six civilian test pilots met for lunch at a cafe near Edwards Air Force Base on California's high desert. They determined the groups should be "dedicated to assist in the development of superior aircraft."
Seventeen pilots attended the first organized meeting of the "Testy Test Pilots Society" on 29 September This name was to be short-lived, however, as it was changed to “The Society of Experimental Test Pilots” at the second meeting on 13 October 1955.
SETP History Video - Click Here

3. SETP Vision and Mission
To be the recognized world leader in promoting safety, communication and education in the design & flight test of aerospace vehicles and their related systems. To maintain a viable professional and prestigious international society for all test pilots and aerospace corporations.
SETP Mission
Broaden professional relationships through the sharing of ideas and experiences which promote and enhance safety, communication and education.
Prevent accidents and loss of life by improving safety, design and flight test of aerospace vehicles and their related systems.
Provide a forum to disseminate information to those in the aerospace industry for the benefit of all aviation users.
Highlight in the Vision - Promoting safety, Communication and education
Our mission is really accomplished through our gatherings, symposia, regional meetings, workshops, etc so participation in those events is key to mission success

4. SETP is a Global Organization
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Japan
Korea
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
China
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
India
Israel
Italy
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States

5. Membership Grades Provisional Associate Member
Graduate of a Recognized Test Pilot School
Must Attain Associate Member Criteria Within 3 Years
No dues first year
Associate Member
Pilot or Copilot in Experimental or Developmental Testing for at least 6 months and at least 6 qualifying flights
Pilot in Production Flight Testing for at least 24 months (6 months credit if TPS graduate)
Pilot for Engineering Evals for at least 12 months (6 months credit if TPS graduate)
Pilot in Astronaut Training at least 12 months and TPS graduate
Member
Pilot in Experimental or Developmental Testing at least 12 months and 12 qualifying flights
Pilot Controlling Trajectory of Space Vehicle at least 50 miles up
Associate Fellow – Not less than ten years of Flight Test Experience
Fellow - Associate Fellow for one year or more and shall have attained a position of distinction in the field of 
experimental flight testing

6. Membership Statistics
Honorary Fellow 8
Fellow
223
Associate Fellow
365
Member
1476
Associate Member
280
Provisional Associate Member
108
Total:
2460
Corporate members 63

7. United States Sections

8. Benefits of Membership
Professional Society
Networking
Access to Knowledge
Scholarship Foundation
SETP Foundation

9. Membership Benefits Professional Society Membership Benefits
Expand your professional network
Stay up to date and current on industry trends and developments
Broaden your knowledge

10. USAF Flight Test Museum
Membership Benefits
SETP Non-Profit Foundation
Supports SETP by providing flight test education, mentoring our youth, promoting flight test safety, and preserving flight test history
USAF Flight Test Museum

11. Membership Benefits NETWORKING Industry Connectivity Job Openings
Online Roster of individual and corporate members with search functions
Annual Symposia in US and abroad
Job Openings
Corporate and non corporate members can advertise job openings
Accessible via website or SETP LinkedIn page

12. Membership Benefits Access to Knowledge and Technical Support
Portal to Flight Test Safety Committee & Database
Paper Data Base (1,555 papers, searchable, online)
Video Podcasts (symposia presentations >2009)
Oral Histories
Publications
Symposium Proceedings
COCKPIT Magazine
Newsletters, Updates and Misc. Mailings

13. Membership Benefits Non-Profit Scholarship Foundation
Provides educational assistance to children and families of deceased and disabled society members
Eligible Students:
Attending a 2/4-Year College/University, or Vocational/Trade School
Full-time or Part-Time Student
GPA ≥ 2.0 on a 4.0 Scale {C Average/Passing}
When the Eligible Students are Funded at 100%
Provide Financial Support for Educational Opportunities to the Legal Guardians of the Eligible Students
When the Legal Guardians are Funded at 100%
Provide Funding to the Eligible Students to Pursue Post Graduate Degrees
170 students have benefited from this asset
Currently 12 children are receiving financial aid (U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Russia).

14. Website -

15. 2019 SETP Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Maurice Girard
Bombardier Aerospace
PRESIDENT-ELECT
William Gray
USAFTPS
VICE PRESIDENT
Justin Paines
Joby Aero Inc
SECRETARY
Jennifer Henderson
The Boeing Company
TREASURER
William Koyama
Lockheed Martin
LEGAL OFFICER
Andrew McFarland
CAPT, USN
Executive Advisor
Art Tomassetti
Technical Advisor
Terry Lutz
TLZ Aerospace
Stuart Rogerson
Textron Aviation
Section Representatives
Canadian Section Representative
Perry Comeau
National Research Council for Canada
Central Section Representative
Brett Pierson
Textron Aviation
East Coast Section Representative
Steve Wright
KBRwyle
European Section Representative
Jeremy P. Tracy
Leonardo Helicopters
Great Lakes Section Representative
Edward Conant
Mercury Systems
Northwest Section Representative
Kerry Smith
The Boeing Company
Southeast Section Representative
Michael Jordan
Maj, RCAF
Southwest Section Representative
Tom Currie
Bell Helicopter
West Coast Section Representative
Jameel Janjua
Nothing specific to highlight just awareness of who is on this years board

16. 2019 Events
(1 MARCH 2019)

17. How Can I Join SETP? Join as soon as you can, don’t postpone!
You must be ACTIVELY ENGAGED in flight test activities!
Join as soon as you can, don’t postpone!
As a new Test Pilot School Graduate you can join SETP immediately by submitting the Provisional Associate Member (PAM) form
You can upgrade later as Associate Member (AM) or Member (M) when you have flown enough valid test sorties.

18. Questions