Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP)

In the year 1950, fifteen individuals headed by Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara of FEATI University formed a society of Aeronautical Engineers of the Philippines, for working of the promotion, professionalization and advancement of the career in the Philippines as their main objective. The society was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 1950. Since Aeronautical Engineers were few in number at that time, some of the members of the organization were products of foreign schools, and some were from the pre-war FEU and FEATI. Very few of them were absorbed to airlines and most were teaching. They were frequently mistaken as pilots and aircraft technicians. Furthermore, no law is regulating for the practice of Aeronautical Engineering in the country. The organization has worked to uplift the profession and to pursue recognition in the international aviation through the introduction of reforms and development of programs for the desire of young engineers and students on the exciting field of aircraft manufacturing research, operation, maintenance and engineering. The organization also serves as a medium in accelerating the development of high-level aeronautical engineers to be a productive member of the society. The organization also provides education, information services and extends technical assistance to more than 1000 members.