Creation and Composition of the Board
- Board of Aeronautical Engineering created under the Professional Regulation Commission.
- Composed of a Chairman and two members.
- Members appointed by the President from registered aeronautical engineers of recognized standing.
- The Commission exercises jurisdiction, general supervision, and administrative control.
Qualifications and Term of Board Members
- Must be Filipino citizens, at least 31 years old, of good moral character.
- Holders of a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering.
- Registered aeronautical engineers with at least 10 years of active practice or teaching (except first appointees).
- Not faculty, financially interested in, or officers of any educational institution offering aeronautical engineering.
- Term of three years with a staggered system initially; chairmanship by seniority thereafter.
- Members cannot serve more than two successive complete terms.
Removal and Compensation of Board Members
- Members may be removed for neglect of duty, incompetence, irregularities, malpractice, or unethical conduct after a proper administrative investigation.
- Compensation includes fees per examination applicant and certificates issued; additional compensation if member is a government employee.
Powers and Duties of the Board
- Administer oaths and issue, suspend, or revoke certificates.
- Monitor professional standards and ethics; conduct inspections.
- Coordinate and prescribe standards for aeronautical engineering education.
- Recommend measures for professional advancement.
- Adopt and enforce a Code of Ethics and official seal.
- Promulgate rules and regulations, subject to Commission approval.
Investigation Procedures and Enforcement
- Investigate violations of the Decree and related rules.
- Issue subpoenas and hold hearings; administer oaths.
- Hold persons in contempt and impose penalties, including fines up to P100 for direct contempt.
- Decisions made en banc; hearings may be conducted by hearing officers.
Examination and Registration Requirements
- Conduct written examinations annually covering key aeronautical engineering subjects.
- Applicants must be 21 years or older, Filipino or foreign-qualified, of good moral character, and degree holders.
- Passing requires a 75% general weighted average with no subject below 50%.
- Certificates issued to successful candidates; professional oath required before practice.
Registration Without Examination and Temporary Registration
- First Board members and qualified practitioners with 5 years’ practice may register without exam.
- Temporary certificates and special permits issued to foreign aeronautical engineers for specific projects or teaching roles.
- Permits renewable annually, subject to regulation and revocation.
Unlawful Practice and Penal Provisions
- Illegal to practice or use the title "Aeronautical Engineer" without valid registration.
- Firms must have certified aeronautical engineer supervision for aircraft-related activities.
- Penalties include imprisonment (6 months to 6 years) and fines (P2,000 to P6,000) for violations including fraud, false representation, and unauthorized practice.
Definitions and Scope of Practice
- Clear definitions of key terms such as Commission, Board, Aircraft, Aeronautical Engineer.
- Practice includes offering professional services, teaching, decision-making roles, and government service positions requiring aeronautical engineering qualifications.
Seal, Posting, and Reporting Requirements
- Registered engineers must use an official seal on professional documents.
- Certificates of registration must be posted conspicuously at workplaces.
- The Board must submit an annual report to the Commission.
- Commission shall prepare and distribute a roster of registered aeronautical engineers yearly.
Integration and Miscellaneous Provisions
- The Commission empowered to integrate the profession to raise standards.
- Law-enforcement agencies mandated to enforce the Decree.
- Separability clause ensuring validity of remaining provisions if some are invalidated.
- All conflicting laws repealed or modified.
- Immediate effectivity of the Decree.
This detailed explanation covers all key provisions of the Philippine Aeronautical Engineering Decree, including regulatory structure, registration, examinations, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties.