AEPA

What AEPA does

AEPA (Asociación Española de Psicología de la Aviación) is a Spanish professional association founded in 1995 and headquartered in Madrid, dedicated to the exchange of knowledge, research, and experience in aviation psychology and human factors. It serves licensed psychologists working in civil and military aviation, pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, dispatchers, and institutional aviation stakeholders such as airlines, airports, and flight schools. AEPA's mission covers promoting operational safety, supporting the mental health of aviation professionals and passengers, advising aviation institutions, and representing the discipline in regulatory and industry forums.

The association's core offerings are membership services (with annual dues of €63 for Europe, €64 for the US, and €65 for Latin America), accredited training programs including the 600-hour Experto Internacional en Psicología Aeroespacial (delivered with FIDAP), shorter courses on CRM and PEERS peer support, annual conferences (Jornadas AEPA), and webinars. It holds the distinction of being the first European association to secure official recognition of Aviation Psychology as a specialized professional field from the Consejo General de la Psicología de España, and is a corporate member of the European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP).

AEPA operates as a private nonprofit (NIF G82287897) funded primarily through membership fees, training and course revenues, corporate partner dues (USCA, FlySchool), and event income. Its go-to-market is community-led, leveraging institutional partnerships with AESA, the Consejo General de la Psicología, ENAIRE, EAAP, and international sister associations (ACAPA, ITAPA, associations in Peru and Argentina), supplemented by a content-driven website and active social channels on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

Name

AEPA

Legal name

AEPA SPAIN

Website

https://aepa-spain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AEPA is the Spanish professional association for aviation psychology and human factors, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Madrid. It serves licensed aviation psychologists, pilots, controllers, cabin crew, and aviation institutions through membership, accredited training, conferences, and regulatory advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aviation Security (AVSEC) Training (BPAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Aviation psychology
• Human factors training
• Professional association
• Crew resource management
• Aerospace psychology

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AEPA generates revenue through annual membership fees charged to its members. Fee tiers are differentiated by geographic region: €63.00/year for Europe, €64.00/year for the US, and €65.00/year for Latin America. Membership categories include numerary members (full members who are licensed psychologists working in aviation), associated members, corporate members, and honorary members. Members receive access to events, professional development resources, networking opportunities, and institutional representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AEPA is a professional association that promotes the exchange of knowledge, experience, and studies in aviation psychology and human factors. It offers tiered membership subscriptions (Europe, US, Latin America), accredited training programs such as the 600-hour Experto Internacional en Psicología Aeroespacial, CRM and PEERS training courses, and annual professional conferences (Jornadas) for aviation psychologists, pilots, controllers, cabin crew, and aviation institutions.

Product overview

AEPA (Asociación Española de Psicología de la Aviación) is a professional association for aviation psychologists, not a traditional software product company. Its offerings consist primarily of professional membership services, educational programs, training courses, conferences, and publications. The core service is membership providing access to networking, professional development, and industry events. Educational offerings include the Experto Internacional en Psicología Aeroespacial (600-hour accredited program) and the Diplomado Internacional en Medicina de Aviación y Evacuación Aeromédica (208 direct hours). Training programs cover areas such as CRM, PEERS support programs, and crew intervention programs. The association also organizes annual conferences (Jornadas AEPA) and webinars to advance aviation psychology and human factors knowledge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AEPA Membership Professional membership program for licensed aviation psychologists and aviation industry professionals, providing access to events, training, publications, networking, and continuing education in aviation psychology and human factors. Includes numerary members, associated members, corporate members, and honorary members categories.
• IV Edición del Experto Internacional en Psicología Aeroespacial A 600-hour internationally-focused postgraduate program accredited by the Consejo General de la Psicología de España, designed to train specialists in psychology applied to the aeronautical sector. Implemented in partnership with FIDAP.
• Curso para PEERS Training course for PEERS (colleagues) of support programs for crews, controllers, and aviation personnel, focusing on peer support implementation.
• Curso de CRM Crew Resource Management (CRM) training course for aviation professionals, focused on human factors and crew coordination.
• XVI Jornada de AEPA Annual professional conference titled 'Factores Humanos 360º: IA, Evaluación y Formación bajo el radar de la Psicología Aeronáutica' focusing on human factors, AI, evaluation, and training in aviation psychology.
• Proyecto Mercurio Webinar Online event exploring human factors in the early space program (Project Mercury), examining crew behavior, political pressures, and emotional aspects of pilots during the historic space program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aviation Psychology formally recognized as a specialized professional field in Spain through AEPA's efforts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• EAAP (European Association for Aviation Psychology)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2019AEPA is a corporate member of the European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP). The EAAP president Michaela Schwarz publicly recognized AEPA as the first association to achieve official accreditation for Aviation Psychology in Spain. AEPA participates in EAAP conferences and working groups, including the Vienna working group to define pan-European competencies for aviation psychologists. AEPA organized the EAAP local conference in Valencia in 2008 and regularly participates in EAAP events.
• USCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSCA (Unión Sindical de Controladores Aéreos - Spanish Air Traffic Controllers Union) is listed as a corporate partner of AEPA. The partnership provides a distribution channel for AEPA's training and support services to air traffic controllers and reinforces AEPA's reach within the Spanish aviation safety ecosystem.
• FlySchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlySchool is listed as a corporate partner of AEPA. FlySchool is a flight school partner, providing a distribution channel for AEPA's human factors training, psychological support programs, and professional development services for pilots in training.
• FIDAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIDAP (Formación e Investigación en Aviación y Psicología) is the implementing partner for the Experto Internacional en Psicología Aeroespacial program, a 600-hour advanced training program in aerospace psychology supported and accredited by the Consejo General de la Psicología de España. AEPA collaborates with FIDAP on this program, providing institutional endorsement and expertise.
• ACAPA (Asociación Colombiana de Psicólogos Aeronáuticos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACAPA co-organized a joint webinar with AEPA on 'Desarrollo de herramientas para la adquisición de competencias en aviación' (Development of tools for acquiring aviation competencies), featuring Comandante Fernando Liberman. This collaboration demonstrates AEPA's international outreach within the Latin American aviation psychology community.
• SEMA (Sociedad Española de Medicina Aeroespacial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEPA participates in the Simposio de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Aeroespacial (SEMA), a major national aerospace medicine conference. AEPA's president, treasurer, and research vocal participated in recent SEMA symposia, reinforcing interdisciplinary collaboration between aerospace medicine and aviation psychology professionals.
• AESA (Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAESA (Spain's State Agency for Aviation Safety) published its peer support guide for flight crews with AEPA's involvement and support. AEPA maintains ongoing engagement with AESA on regulatory matters related to human factors and aviation psychology, including participation in the 25th anniversary event where AESA's director attended.
• Consejo General de la Psicología de EspañaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Consejo General de la Psicología de España issued the official accreditation for Aviation Psychology as a specialized professional field in Spain, with AEPA's advocacy being instrumental in achieving this recognition. The council also accredited AEPA's training programs including the Experto Internacional en Psicología Aeroespacial.
• Colegio Oficial de Prácticos de PuertominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEPA's vice president presented the PAPI (Programa de Apoyo a Pilotos) program at the Congreso del Colegio Oficial de Prácticos de Puerto, held at the Universidad Náutica de Barcelona. The presentation explored parallels between port pilots and aviation pilots regarding mental health support needs, expanding AEPA's professional network beyond aviation.
• CEMAE (Centro de Estudios de Medicina de Aviación)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEPA has endorsed the Diplomado Internacional en Medicina de Aviación y Evacuación Aeromédica 2026, organized by CEMAE (Chile). The program includes human factors and operational safety management as core subjects, aligning with AEPA's mission. AEPA provides institutional support and promotional collaboration.
• EDATVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAEPA's vice president appeared on EDATV for an interview on aviation safety and current sector developments. This media engagement serves as a public awareness and thought leadership channel for the association and the aviation psychology profession.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SEMA (Sociedad Española de Medicina Aeroespacial): Spanish aerospace medicine association. AEPA actively participates in SEMA symposia, with AEPA's leadership presenting at these events, making it the closest domestic peer operating in adjacent aerospace specialty within Spain.
• ACAPA (Asociación Colombiana de Psicólogos Aeronáuticos): Colombian/Latin American counterpart for aviation psychologists. ACAPA has co-organized webinars with AEPA, demonstrating direct collaboration in the Ibero-American aviation psychology community and making it a comparable national peer.
• ITAPA (Associazione Italiana di Psicologia Aeronautica): Italian sister association focused on aviation psychology. AEPA collaborated with ITAPA and EAAP in 2019 to develop common work lines and strengthen recognition of aviation psychologists across Europe, making it a structurally comparable national peer.
• EAAP (European Association for Aviation Psychology): The European-level counterpart to AEPA, focused on aviation psychology across Europe. AEPA is a corporate member of EAAP and participates in its conferences and working groups on pan-European competency definitions for aviation psychologists — making this the most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA): Largest US-based professional association for aerospace medicine and psychology. AsMA operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth than AEPA, covering all of aerospace medicine including the aviation psychology subspecialty.
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS): UK-based professional body for the global aerospace community with a broader remit than AEPA. RAeS covers all aviation professionals and includes human factors/psychology as one of many specialties within its portfolio, representing a much larger incumbent.
• Flight Safety Foundation: Global aviation safety organization focused on accident prevention and safety information. While not focused exclusively on psychology, FSF's mission overlaps with AEPA's human factors work and operates at much greater international scale and resources.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA): Global trade association for airlines that sets training standards including crew resource management (CRM). IATA's CRM training standards directly overlap with AEPA's CRM course offering, making it a standard-setter in an adjacent aviation training space.

Others

• Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES): US-based scientific society for human factors and ergonomics professionals across industries. HFES covers aviation as one of many application domains but provides methodological and research infrastructure relevant to AEPA's mission, making it a thematic adjacent peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aepa_spain
• Facebookfacebook.com/aepa4
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aepa-spain
• Instagraminstagram.com/aepaspain

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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