One of the most important investments one can make is to join AMAC. A strong, unified voice through AMAC is the best opportunity to make a difference in diversity inclusion initiatives throughout the aviation and aerospace industries.
AMAC is the only national, non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. AMAC concentrates on eliminating barriers to minority and women participation in these industries and understands that diversity inclusion fuels innovation and is essential when developing future airports.
AMAC represents a diverse membership of airports, corporations, minority, women-owned, disadvantaged business enterprises and professionals within the aviation and aerospace industries. As an AMAC National Member, you gain exclusive benefits to boost your professional goals. You are active nationally; now get involved locally. AMAC Chapters provide members with abundant opportunities to connect with professionals in your area through six chapters across North America. An AMAC National Membership is required to join an AMAC Chapter.
National Membership Levels
Membership Cycle: May 1, 2022–April 30, 2023
Enrollment Period: Open Enrollment Year-Round
Memberships are renewed annually for those who input their credit card or ACH information on file. Membership benefits are effective upon receipt of full dues payment. All dues are in U.S. Dollars.
Airport
AMAC helps airports comply with federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity programs. AMAC hosts DBE/ACDBE Liaison Officer & Program Administrators Trainings and serves as the voice to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) personnel when addressing DBE/ACDBE program challenges. AMAC also provides a large qualified pool of DBEs/ACDBEs, minority and women professionals interested in airport business opportunities.
- Open to National or Regional Large, Medium and Small Hub Airports Featuring Scheduled Air Carrier Service as Well as General Aviation Airports, as Defined by the FAA
- Receives Eight (8) Employee Representatives
- Receives Two (2) Votes in the AMAC Annual Board of Directors Election
| Airport Gross Revenue | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Small, $0 – $150M | $2,500 |
| Medium, $151M – $350M | $5,000 |
| Large, $350M+ | $7,500 |
Business
Airports maintain a wide range of federally funded contract opportunities that require a DBE component. AMAC spotlights those opportunities through a robust online AMAC Opportunity Center (Certification Directory and Bid/Job Board), valuable networking experiences and strategic business matchmaking.
- Open to Businesses Including ACDBE, DBE, MBE, SBE and WBE Businesses Engaged in or Seeking to Engage in Airport Businesses
- Receives Three (3) Employee Representatives
- Receives One (1) Vote in the AMAC Board of Directors Election
- Annual Dues: $500
Corporate
When running an effective supplier diversity program, AMAC is the source for locating qualified minority and women-owned businesses to fill concessions, construction, supplier and/or other professional services contracts. AMAC also provides educational training focused on the airport environment and business operations.
- Open to All Businesses Engaged in or Seeking to Engage in Airport Business That Exceed the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Size Standard
- Receives Ten (10) Employee Representatives
- Receives Two (2) Votes in the AMAC Board of Directors Election
| Company Gross Revenue | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Small, $0 – $150M | $2,000 |
| Medium, $151M – $350M | $3,500 |
| Large, $350M+ | $6,000 |
Individual
AMAC connects airports and businesses to government employees (city, state and federal), educational institutions and individuals involved in administering, managing or promoting minority and women-owned business participation or employment. The relationships formed support identifying business opportunities and challenges program administrators may face.
- Open to Employees from City, State and Federal Government and Educational Institutions Involved in Administering, Managing or Promoting Minority and Women Business Participation or Employment in the Aviation Industry
- Receives One (1) Employee Representative
- Receives One (1) Vote in the AMAC Board of Directors Election
- Annual Dues: $225
Student
Searching for an internship to gain valuable industry experience or a scholarship to offset tuition costs can be overwhelming. AMAC connects students with internship opportunities and provides scholarships to students in aviation-related disciplines through the AMAC Foundation. Student members also enjoy access to view job opportunities in the AMAC Opportunity Center (Certification Directory and Bid/Job Board). Most importantly, students can form valuable professional connections with airport officials, business owners and more through AMAC’s vast, nationwide networking opportunities.
- Open to Individuals Actively Enrolled Full-Time in a High School, Undergraduate or a Graduate Program. A Copy of Your Current or Upcoming Semester Student Class Schedule Is Required.
- Receives No Vote in the AMAC Board of Directors Election
- Annual Dues: $25
Chapter Membership Overview
- An AMAC National Membership is required to join any AMAC Chapter.
- The fee to join an AMAC Chapter is $50 per person, per Chapter, per year.
- AMAC National and Chapter Memberships run annually from May 1 to April 30.
- When renewing your AMAC Chapter Membership, you will need to re-select the Chapter(s) you’re interested in joining.
- Please allow up to five business days to process your application.
Current Chapters
- Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC
- Chicago, IL
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Los Angeles, CA
- Portland, OR
Coming Soon!
- Atlanta, GA
- Houston, TX
Membership Benefits
- Professional Development and Educational Conferences
- Regional Outreach Forums/Mixers/Summits
- Networking Opportunities
- AMAC Opportunity Center (Bid/Job Board)
- DBE/ACDBE Directory
- Connections Newsletter
- Social Media Platforms
- Business Matchmaking
- Member Communications
- Car Rental Discounts
- Legislative Advocacy
- Regulatory Activities
- Collaborative Alliances
- Event Registration Discounts
- Membership Directory
- M/W/SBE/AC/DBE Certification Assistance