AADE West Coast Chapter

The Association of Drilling Engineers West Coast Chapter headquarters are located in Bakersfield, CA. The American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) is a non-profit (IRS 501-6C), volunteer organization founded in New Orleans in 1978 and is made up of an affiliation of independent chapters licensed and governed by a National Board. Mission To provide the forum for the dissemination of practical drilling technology to those employed or interested in the drilling industry. Vision To be a leading forum for the dissemination and interchange of drilling practices and technology. Values To promote professionalism and respect within the drilling industry, the community, and the environment in which it co-exists.