Robin Riedel

Develops and markets aviation safety and fleet management systems

Offers air transportation services for the military and commercial customers

Operates international association for professionals in research and analytics

Provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals

The Society of Flight Test Engineers is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing flight test engineering by promoting safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and knowledge sharing across the aerospace industry. The private company is based in Lancaster, CA. It serves a diverse membership ranging from students to experienced professionals and is organized into geographically-based chapters worldwide that facilitate local events and international collaboration. The organization hosts annual symposia and regional meetings, providing forums for presenting technical papers, discussing industry issues, sharing safety lessons, and offering tutorials and courses. It supports its members through resources such as a papers database, lectures, recommended practices, a flight test academy, and various councils and committees focused on specialized areas including beyond visual line of sight testing, eVTOL, and safety. Additional member services include forums, a jobs board, volunteer opportunities, a member directory, and chapter management tools. The society collaborates with related professional organizations to enhance industry standards and practices, and its website acts as a hub for flight test professionals, offering event calendars, governance documents, scholarships, and a foundation to support educational outreach and professional development.