EAAP - European Association for Aviation Psychology

What EAAP - European Association for Aviation Psychology does

European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP) is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1956 and registered at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam (Registration No. 40531390). It serves aviation psychologists, human factors specialists, and adjacent aviation-industry stakeholders (airlines, EASA, aerospace manufacturers, training organizations, research institutions) across Europe and globally. Its functional mandate is to standardize professional accreditation in aviation psychology, facilitate the scientific pursuit of applied psychology in aviation, and provide continuing professional development through recognized training, conferences, and a peer-reviewed journal.

EAAP's core offerings include: (a) professional accreditation for Aviation Psychologists and Human Factors Specialists, valid for 5 years at a 136 EUR registration fee, with re-registration at 40 EUR; (b) recognized training courses delivered through partner institutions such as IT-APA (Italy), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the University of Kansas; (c) annual and biennial conferences including IPAAC and the 3rd International Congress of Aerospace Medicine (ICAM 2026 in Istanbul); (d) the official journal 'Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors' (APAHF), published twice yearly by Hogrefe Publishing and jointly with the Australian Aviation Psychology Association; and (e) a public register of accredited professionals. The association operates with no proprietary technology platform.

EAAP's business model is community/membership-led: revenue is generated through recurring annual membership subscriptions, multi-year accreditation fees, conference attendance fees (with member discounts), and professional-services revenue from training courses. Go-to-market relies on professional networking, the EAAP website, a 3,700+-member LinkedIn group, conferences, and strategic partnerships with national aviation psychology associations (AAPA, IT-APA, AAvPA), research bodies (DLR, Embry-Riddle, University of Kansas), and the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA). The organization holds no disclosed venture funding, no parent company, and is governed by a rotating two-year board of directors.

Name

EAAP - European Association for Aviation Psychology

Legal name

European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP)

Website

https://eaap.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EAAP is a 1956-founded Dutch-registered nonprofit professional association that accredits aviation psychologists and human factors specialists across Europe and worldwide, offering membership, peer accreditation, recognized training courses, conferences (IPAAC, ICAM), and the APAHF journal published with Hogrefe.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services (Aviation Psychology)

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Aviation psychology
• Human factors training
• Professional accreditation
• Membership association
• Aviation safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions providing access to professional network, journal subscriptions, conference discounts, and training course discounts.
2. Training Courses: Revenue from recognized EAAP training courses on aviation psychology and human factors topics offered to members and industry professionals.
3. Accreditation Services: Registration fees for professional accreditation as Aviation Psychologist (136 EUR) or Human Factors Specialist (136 EUR), valid for 5 years.
4. Conference Fees: Revenue from annual and biennial conferences including IPAAC, with discounted rates for members.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EAAP is a nonprofit professional membership association that delivers peer accreditation, recognized training courses, and conferences for aviation psychologists and human factors specialists across Europe. Its core commercial offerings are annual membership subscriptions, multi-year accreditation registrations (136 EUR / 5 years), paid training courses (e.g., IT-APA Aviation Psychology, Human Factors Engineering for Civil Flight Deck Design, Quality Management in Pilot Selection), and conference/event attendance including IPAAC and ICAM.

Product overview

EAAP is a professional association offering a unified portfolio of services centered on aviation psychology and human factors. The core offerings include EAAP-accredited training courses (aviation psychology and human factors), professional membership with journal access and discounts, peer accreditation for Aviation Psychologists and Human Factors Specialists with a public member register, and organized conferences including IPAAC and ICAM. The association also publishes the official Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors journal in partnership with Hogrefe Publishing. No platform-plus-modules architecture exists; rather, EAAP provides distinct but complementary services that support professional development and networking in the aviation psychology field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors (APAHF): Official journal of EAAP and AAvPA, published twice yearly by Hogrefe Publishing

Products and services

• EAAP Membership Professional membership program for aviation psychologists, human factors specialists, and aviation organizations, providing journal access, conference and training discounts, and inclusion in the EAAP community.
• EAAP Accreditation Peer accreditation as an Aviation Psychologist or Human Factors Specialist with listing in the EAAP register, awarded on payment of a 136 EUR registration fee valid for 5 years (re-registration 40 EUR).
• EAAP Accredited Courses Recognized training courses in aviation psychology and human factors delivered through partner universities and associations (IT-APA, University of Kansas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University).
• EAAP Conferences (IPAAC and ICAM) Annual and biennial aviation psychology and aerospace medicine conferences, including the International Pilot Aviation Psychology Congress (IPAAC) and ICAM, offered to members and aviation professionals.
• Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors (APAHF) Journal Official peer-reviewed journal of EAAP and AAvPA, published twice yearly by Hogrefe Publishing, covering applied research in aviation psychology and human factors.
• EAAP Registered Members Directory Public directory of accredited EAAP Aviation Psychologists and Human Factors Specialists, searchable by country and specialization, used by aviation organizations to find qualified experts.
• EAAP Strategic Partnerships Partnership program for aviation organizations offering access to EAAP's network of accredited professionals, research collaboration, and event promotion opportunities.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Hogrefe PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial journal publisher for 'Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors' (APAHF), EAAP's official journal published twice yearly. Hogrefe also offers EAAP members approximately 50% discount on Gold Open Access publications.
• Australian Aviation Psychology Association (AAvPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint journal partnership - APAHF is the official journal of both EAAP and AAvPA, demonstrating international collaboration in aviation psychology research.
• EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAAP aligns its accreditation programs with EASA guidelines, ensuring professional standards meet European regulatory requirements for aviation psychologists.
• EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAAP operates under the umbrella of EFPA as the pan-European federation of national psychology associations, contributing to professional standards across Europe.
• AAPA (Austrian Association for Aviation Psychology)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational aviation psychology association affiliated with EAAP, representing Austria in the European network.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university providing recognized training courses including 'Quality Management in Pilot Selection' course taught by Prof. Dr. Rebecca Fill Giordano.
• University of KansasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university offering 'Human Factors Engineering for Civil Flight Deck Design and Certification' course recognized by EAAP.
• IPAAC (International Pilot Aviation Psychology Congress)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAAP supports and participates in the biennial IPAAC conference on aviation psychology topics, with EAAP members involved in organizing and speaking.
• Stiftung MaydayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate member and partner organization focused on aviation safety research and initiatives.
• DLR (German Aerospace Center)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLR's Department of Aerospace Psychology is a partner organization, contributing to research and professional development in aviation psychology.
• IT-APA (Italian Association for Aviation Psychology)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the 'IT-APA Aviation Psychology' recognized course, offering theoretical knowledge aligned with EASA guidelines for operating as an Aviation Psychologist.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS): Long-established UK-headquartered professional association for aerospace professionals. While not focused on psychology, it offers overlapping continuing-education, conferences, and chartered-professional credentials that compete for aviation professionals' affiliation dollars.
• FlightSafety International: A major commercial aviation training organization delivering crew resource management, pilot selection, and human factors courses. Competes with EAAP-recognized training courses for corporate training budgets, particularly in pilot selection and CRM.
• Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES): Large US-based professional society for human factors and ergonomics specialists, with an aviation technical group. It covers a much broader scope than EAAP but competes for the same human factors professionals and continuing-education budget.
• European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA): Umbrella federation for European national psychology associations under which EAAP operates. Provides broader psychological accreditation frameworks that overlap with EAAP's specialist credentials, especially for cross-border psychologist recognition.

Others

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: A partner university that delivers EAAP-recognized courses such as the Quality Management in Pilot Selection seminar. Comparable as an aviation-human-factors training provider and a likely channel for talent into the profession.
• DLR Institute of Aerospace Medicine: German Aerospace Center's aerospace psychology department that is an EAAP partner organization. Comparable as a research and training institution in aviation psychology, contributing academic content that competes for member attention and grant funding.

Regional players

• Austrian Association for Aviation Psychology (AAPA): National Austrian aviation psychology association affiliated with EAAP. Operates the same niche within Austria and represents a regional alternative for accreditation and networking, but does not directly compete pan-European.
• European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA): EU aviation regulator whose guidelines EAAP's accreditation aligns with. EASA sets the rules that drive demand for EAAP-accredited psychologists but does not provide credentials itself, making it an upstream partner rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Australian Aviation Psychology Association (AAvPA): Australia's national aviation psychology association and joint publisher of the APAHF journal with EAAP. Serves the same aviation psychologist and human factors specialist niche, making it the closest functional peer globally.
• IT-APA (Italian Association for Aviation Psychology): Italian national aviation psychology association that delivers one of EAAP's recognized courses. Directly comparable niche focus and member base, serving the same Italian aviation psychology community within EAAP's wider network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

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