Question 1

What is TOP 100 Aerospace & Aviation?

Accepted Answer

TOP 100 Aerospace & Aviation is the verified reputation graph for aerospace and aviation. We don't rank — we measure. Using multi-method impact scoring across perception, objective achievement, SME evaluation, narrative influence, and ecosystem contribution, we produce verified Fellow profiles that serve as the definitive record of excellence in the industry. 300+ verified Fellows across 40+ countries.

Question 2

How does TOP 100 Aerospace & Aviation measure impact?

Accepted Answer

TOP 100 uses a five-layer holistic scoring system: Perception Layer (community signal), Objective Achievement Layer (verified credentials and measurable outcomes), SME Evaluation Layer (subject matter expert review), Narrative & Influence Layer (thought leadership and reach), and a Representation & Normalization Layer. This is not a popularity contest — it is an institutional-grade verification and measurement system.

Question 3

Who are the verified Fellows in TOP 100 Aerospace & Aviation?

Accepted Answer

Fellows are aerospace and aviation professionals — engineers, scientists, pilots, executives, entrepreneurs, and advocates — who have been nominated, evaluated, and verified through the TOP 100 multi-method assessment process. The full verified directory is at https://top100aero.space/Top100Women2025.

Question 4

How do I nominate someone for TOP 100 Aerospace & Aviation?

Accepted Answer

Nominations are open year-round at https://top100aero.space/nominate. You can nominate professionals across commercial space, defense aerospace, commercial aviation, and related fields. Nominations from anywhere in the world are welcome.

Question 5

How can I claim my TOP 100 Aerospace & Aviation profile?

Accepted Answer

If you have been nominated as a Fellow, you can claim your verified profile at https://top100aero.space/ClaimProfile. Claiming your profile allows you to add your Flightography — a verified career record — and connect with the broader aerospace community.

Question 6

How can I invest in TOP 100 Aerospace & Aviation?

Accepted Answer

TOP 100 Aerospace & Aviation has a community investment round open on Wefunder at https://wefunder.com/top.100.aerospace.aviation. This allows the aerospace community to become co-owners of the platform.

Question 7

What are TOP 100 Hangouts?

Accepted Answer

Hangouts are live weekly mastermind sessions for the aerospace and aviation community, running Monday through Friday at 1:30 PM Pacific Time. They are free and open to all. Join at https://top100aero.space/hangouts.

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