PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS

Board of Aeronautical Engineeing

• Section 1. Foreword.
• Section 2. Relations with the State.
• Section 3. Relations with the Public.
• Section 4. Relations with the Clients and Employers
• Section 5. Relations with the Engineers.
• Section 6. Relations with the Profession.
 FOREWORD

• Honesty, justice, and courtesy form a moral philosophy which, associated with mutual interest
among men, constitutes the foundation of ethics. The engineer should recognize such a standard
not in passive observance but as a set of dynamic principles guiding his conduct and way of life.
It is his duty to practice his profession according to a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• The keystone of professional conduct is integrity. Hence, it behooves the engineer to discharge
his duties with fidelity to the public, his employers and clients, and to be ready to apply his special
knowledge for the benefit of mankind. He should uphold the honor and dignity of his profession
and avoid association with any enterprise or individual of questionable character. In his dealings
with fellow engineers, he should be fair and tolerant.
 RELATIONS WITH THE STATE

a. Each and every engineer shall recognize and respect the supreme authority of the State as
expressed through its laws implemented by its agencies, whenever and wherever such laws do
not infringe upon the rights and privileges of citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution.
b. He shall recognize that the well-being of the public and the interest of the State are above the
well-being and interest of any individual.
c. In the interest of justice, he shall aid the State, if and when the technology he is involved in is
needed in the prevention and/or prosecution of unjust, criminal, or unlawful acts.
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d. In the interest of good government, he shall extend cooperation to the State in the
accomplishment of its goals and objectives.
e. In the interest of social efficiency, he shall extend assistance, guidance and training to
subordinates under his jurisdiction in order to increase their skill and ability, knowledge and
experience for purposes of eventually increasing their responsibilities.
f. In the interest of national economy and wellbeing, he shall always strive in the execution of his
work for optimum efficiency, economy, and safety.
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g. In the interest of national security, the State shall be given primary consideration in all his
inventions and/ or devices on aeronautical science and technology useful for national security
and defense.
h. In the event of any national emergency, he shall offer his technology, skill, ability, and
experience to the services of the State, even if it will involve personal sacrifices.
 RELATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC

a. He shall interest himself in public welfare and be ready to apply his special knowledge for the
benefit of mankind.
b. He shall guard against conditions that are dangerous or threatening to life, limb, or property on
the work for which he is responsible, or if he is not responsible, he shall promptly call such
conditions to the attention of those responsible so that the conditions can immediately and
effectively be corrected.
c. He shall have due regard for the safety of life and health of the public who may be affected by
the work for which he is responsible.
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d. He shall endeavor to extend public knowledge of aeronautical engineering and he shall strive to
win or maintain the public confidence by discouraging the spread of untrue, unfair, and
exaggerated statements regarding his profession.
e. As a witness before a court, commission, and/or other tribunal, he shall express an opinion
only when it is founded on adequate and honest conviction.
f. He shall not issue statements on matters connected with public policy, and ex-parte
statements, criticisms, or arguments which are inspired or paid for by private interest, unless
he identifies on whose behalf he is making the statements.
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g. He shall refrain from expressing in public any opinion on an engineering subject unless he is
fully familiar and knowledgeable with all facts relating to the subject.
h. His integrity shall be unquestionable and he shall discharge his duties and responsibilities with
fidelity to the public, his employers, and clients and with fairness and impartiality to all.
 RELATIONS WITH THE CLIENTS AND
EMPLOYERS
a. He shall act in professional matters as a faithful agent or trustee, and treat as confidential all
matters and information concerning business affairs, technical processes, and others, of his
clients and/or employers.
b. He shall inform his client or employer of any financial interest on inventions, equipment, and/or
any other device, before undertaking any engagement in which he may be called upon to
decide on the use thereof.
c. He shall not accept any other compensation, financial or otherwise, except from an interested
party for a particular service or other services related therewith, without the consent of all
parties concerned.
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EMPLOYERS
d. He shall exercise fairness and justice when dealing with contracts between his clients or
employers and the contractors.
e. He shall not accept any commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from contractors,
suppliers, and all other parties dealing with his clients and/or employers in connection with the
work for which he is responsible.
f. He shall not be financially interested in the bid or bids of contractors, suppliers, and other
interested parties participating in a competitive work or job on which he has been employed as
engineer without full knowledge and consent of his clients or employers.
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EMPLOYERS
g. He shall promptly inform his clients or employers of any business in which he has any interest,
business connection, or affiliation which may compete with or affect the business of his clients
or employers.
h. He shall not allow any decision in connection with his work for which he has been employed or
on which he may be called to perform, to be affected by interest in any business.
i. He will present clearly the consequences to be expected from deviations proposed if his
engineering judgment is overruled by nontechnical authority in cases where he is responsible
for the technical adequacy of engineering work.
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EMPLOYERS
j. He shall undertake only those engineering assignments for which he is qualified. He shall
engage or advise his employer or client to engage specialists and shall cooperate with them
whenever his employer’s or client’s interests are served best by such an arrangement.
 RELATIONS WITH THE ENGINEERS

a. He shall individually or collectively with others in the profession protect the profession from
misunderstanding and/or misrepresentations.
b. He shall not directly or indirectly injure the professional reputation, prospects, and advancement,
and/or practice of other engineers. However, if he has proof or personal knowledge that an engineer
has been unethical and/or illegal in his practices he shall inform in writing the proper authorities for
appropriate action.
c. He shall uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for those engaged in the
engineering profession, including those in the subordinate capabilities in the interest of public
service, and maintain the standards of the profession.
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d. He shall not try to supplant another engineer in a particular employment after becoming aware
that definite steps have been taken towards the other’s employment.
e. He shall not compete, by underbidding through reduction in his normal fees on the basis of
charges for work, after having been informed of the charges submitted by another engineer.
f. He shall be fair and tolerant in his dealings with fellow engineers and give credit to those to
whom credit is properly due.
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g. He shall uphold the honor and dignity of his profession and avoid association in responsibility
for work with engineers who do not conform to ethical practices.
h. He shall exercise due restraint in criticizing another engineer’s work in public, recognizing the
fact that the engineering societies and the engineering press provide the proper forum for
technical discussions and criticism.
 RELATIONS WITH THE PROFESSION

a. He shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the engineering profession and endeavor to be
well-informed of the latest development in the profession by sharing or exchanging information and
experience with other engineers, other professionals, and students, and by contributing to
engineering publications and participating in the activities of engineering societies.
b. He shall cooperate in upholding the integrity and honor of the profession by avoiding all conduct and
practices that will be discrediting and injurious to the profession.
c. He shall be dignified in explaining and discussing his work and shall refrain from self’- laudatory
advertising or propaganda.