SETP Vision

To be the recognized world leader in promoting safety, communication and education in the design & flight test of aerospace vehicles and their related systems. To maintain a viable professional and prestigious international society for all test pilots and aerospace corporations.

SETP Mission Statement

To broaden professional relationships through the sharing of ideas and experiences which promote and enhance safety, communication and education. To prevent accidents and loss of life by improving safety, design and flight test of aerospace vehicles and their related systems. To provide a forum to disseminate information to those in the aerospace industry for the benefit of all aviation users.

SETP Core Values

Integrity
The cornerstone of our profession in that the test pilot's job is determining truth.
Ethical Behavior
The legal and fiscal impacts of test pilot decisions demand ethical behavior to maintain trust and respect.
Professional Reputation
Professional reputation is established by fair and truthful actions that gain the confidence and respect of all involved parties.
Experience and Expertise
The effective test pilot must have experience and expertise for the comparison of test results to insure credibility.
Fairness
Fairness in all our dealings creates confidence when the user firmly believes that they will always be dealt with honestly.

Flight Test is a critical part of the aerospace industry, and is the ultimate quality control of the developmental process.

Key Success Factors
Accident Rate
Attendance at Annual Business Meeting
Attendance at Symposia
Increase Membership (Individual and Corporate)
International Aspect - Source of Members
Number and Quality of Technical Papers
Number of Corporate Suites/Displays
Number of Queries to Safety Database
Number of Queries/Amount of Correspondence
Number of Section Functions
Number of Symposia Positive Financial Report

Strategic Goals
Increase Membership (Individual and Corporate)
Increase Business Efficiency
Conduct a Bi-annual Safety Workshop
Increase Membership Involvement
Increase Number of Symposia
Disseminate Safety Information
Achieve True Internationalization
Improve Service to the Membership
Develop & Improve Relationships with Other Aerospace Organizations
Increase Distribution and the Quality of Cockpit
Increase Attendance at Symposia
Increase Number of Technical Papers