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 and disadvantaged business enterprises, and professionals within the aviation and aerospace industries.

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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 remain compliant 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) personnel when addressing program challenges. AMAC also provides a large qualified pool of DBEs/ACDBEs interested in business opportunities as well as women and minority students and professionals seeking career opportunities with airports.

  • Open to Aviation Authorities and Airport Operators
  • 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 brings those opportunities through a robust online AMAC Opportunity Center (Certification Directory and Bid/Job Board), valuable networking experiences and strategic business matchmaking opportunities.

  • Open to Businesses Including ACDBE, DBE, MBE, SBE, WBE Businesses Engaged in or Seeking to Engage in Airport Businesses
  • Receives Three (3) Employee Representatives
  • Receives One (1) Vote in the AMAC Annual Board of Directors Election
  • Annual Dues: $500

Corporate

When it comes to running an effective supplier diversity program, AMAC serves as the source in 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 Annual 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 as well as 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 Annual 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. Your Valid School Email Address is Required to Join. A Student Identification Card May Be Requested for Validation.
  • Receives No Vote in the AMAC Annual Board of Directors Election
  • Annual Dues: $25

 

 

Share Your Story

Do you have an exciting or inspiring newsworthy story to share with the AMAC community? Gain exposure to airport, business or corporate members, be an inspiration to others and become a source of knowledge within the AMAC community by submitting your story.

To submit your story:

  • Send a short email outlining your story to info@amac-org.com
  • Please limit your email to no more than 200 words; alternatively, you can provide a press release
  • Indicate your LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter handle(s)

Your success stories and programs may be published Connections newsletter or on the AMAC website. AMAC’s active social media presence can highlight your stories! While publication is not guaranteed, AMAC values the success of our constituents and will strive to share submissions through one of our publication channels.