Volunteering with SAE

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Volunteer and Paid Engagement Opportunities

With your help, we can continue to advance the mobility profession for the benefit of humanity. Whether you’re interested in serving on a technical or standards committee, volunteering virtually or in person to inspire young learners through SAE’s nationally recognized STEM education programming, authoring a technical paper, or helping to plan a mobility event, there are countless ways to share your time and expertise.


    • Get involved with standards development
    • Inspire and provide guidance to future engineers
    • Connect with industry peers
Join the SAE Volunteer Pool

View all of SAE's Volunteer Opportunities

Check out some of our most recent volunteer opportunities:

Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Digital Summit - Call for papers

Thermal Management Digital Summit - Call for Papers

Book Author needed for Next-Gen Air Traffic Management
SAE's Volunteer Recognition Day
June 28, 2021



A day to thank all our volunteers and contributors for their dedication to SAE International . 

We understand the importance of recognizing our volunteers for their dedication to the success of our organization.  Their time, knowledge and passion for the betterment of the mobility community allows SAE to develop world class content, publish leading technical standards in both the Aero and Ground Vehicle communities, inspire the minds of future engineers and serve the needs of our students and members worldwide.

As a thank you for all you do,  SAE will be highlighting some of our amazing volunteers and contributors.  We will also be giving  out prizes throughout the month leading up to the third annual SAE Recognition Day on Monday, June 28th, 2021. It's SAE International's way of saying "Thank you"!

2020 Top Contributor Class Spotlight

Dave

David Downey , Downey Aviation Services

Dave first got involved with SAE when he was asked to participate as the FAA contact to the Aerospace Council. This helped the FAA better meet the industry needs and help solve problems.

Dave was on the Aerospace Council for several years.  He then started as a Professional Development Course instructor and eventually began writing course material.  Dave has taught several SAE courses in both domestic and international settings.

Thank you, Dave, for your contributions to SAE International!

SAE Celebrates Women's History Month

Today, this month, and all year long we celebrate women across the globe for their strength, innovation and leadership in all faucets of life. SAE spotlights women in engineering - women who are pioneers and who are paving the way of transformation, breaking glass ceilings and moving the world of mobility into the next generation.

SAE is excited to feature some of our leading innovators and their contributions to our organization, their industries and the next generation of female engineers.

To all the women around the world - we honor you. 

Upcoming Chat with the Expert Discussions

Women in the Aerospace Industry

March 30-31, 2021

As part of Women's Month in March, we are celebrating women in the aerospace industry with our next Chat with the Expert Discussion. Experts include authors from the book, Flight Paths to Success: Career Insights from Women Leaders in Aerospace, as well as other women leaders involved with SAE.

And, to further celebrate the incredible women within SAE, we will randomly give away 5 of these books to participants over the course of the 2-day chat!