Membership category
Operators & Mission Services
Aviation operations, space missions and operational support.
Your principal aerospace role
Explain the operational role, not just the vehicle or platform.
Aviation operators, space mission organizations and mission-support providers can share operational questions while carrying different responsibilities. Describe the service you perform, the operating context and the applicant’s commercial or eligible non-commercial nature.
- Aviation operations
- Space missions
- Operational support
A more precise profile
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Aviation operations
4 profiles
Airline & Air Operator
Organizations whose principal role is operating aviation services.
Cargo & Special Mission Operator
Operators describing cargo transport or another defined aviation mission.
Business / Charter Aviation Operator
Operators providing business aviation or charter services.
UAS / Advanced Air Mobility Operator
Organizations whose operating activity concerns unmanned aircraft or advanced air mobility.
Space & mission services
4 profiles
Satellite Operator
Organizations describing satellite operation as their principal aerospace activity.
Space Mission Operator
Organizations responsible for a defined space mission operating role.
Launch & Mission Service Provider
Providers of launch-related or mission services with a relevant aerospace connection.
Mission Control & Operational Support Provider
Providers of mission control or specialist operational support.
From activity to application
Explain the role in your own words.
Our organization provides satellite operations and mission-support services. We would like to contribute experience on operational interfaces and systems integration.
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Where should an MRO organization describe its principal role?
MRO and technical services are normally described under Aerospace Services & Ecosystem Enablers. Explain any operating activity as additional profile context rather than selecting several primary categories.
State the main activity reflected by your chosen profile.
Give the relevant work, research, service or study context.
Describe a subject, perspective or question you would bring.
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