Which criteria are right for me?
CEng - expand to view the relevant criteria
| You must hold the substantive rank of Lieutenant or above. |
| You should have completed a Deputy Air Engineer Officer post or appointment holding similar levels of responsibility. |
| You also need an accredited Bachelors degree with honours in engineering or technology, plus either an appropriate Masters degree accredited by a professional engineering institution, or appropriate further learning to Masters level or an accredited integrated MEng degree. |
| We believe in the value of experience as well as education. That’s why they will consider your application even if you don’t meet the above academic requirements but can prove you have the same level of knowledge and understanding. |
IEng - expand to view the relevant criteria
| You must hold the substantive rank of at least Chief Petty Officer Air Engineer Technician (CPOAET). |
| You should have been awarded the Aircraft Certificate of Competency and held MAP-01 Level G and H authorisations. |
| You should have completed a Technical Engineering Appointment in the substantive rank, post completion of training, for at least two years. |
| You also need an appropriate Bachelors degree in engineering or technology or a Higher National Certificate, Diploma or Foundation Degree in engineering and technology, plus evidence of additional learning (including work-based learning). |
| We believe in the value of experience as well as education. That’s why they will consider your application even if you don’t meet the above academic requirements but can prove you have the same level of knowledge and understanding. |
EngTech - expand to view the relevant criteria
| You must hold NVQ L3 qualification in their trade or be post-Certificate of Competency to Supervise Aircraft Maintenance Leading Air Engineering Technician. |
| You should have completed a programme leading to NVQ L3; or a suitable qualification at QCF3 (or SCQF or EQF equivalent) or above. |
| We believe in the value of experience as well as education. That’s why they will consider your application even if you don’t meet the above academic requirements but can prove you have the same level of knowledge and understanding. |
Membership and Professional Registration fees for Armed Forces members
How do I apply?
Check your eligibility using the criteria above and then complete the DERS application form.
Send completed forms and supporting documents to:
1. For review and endorsement:
For CEng/IEng:
NAVY CSAV-Eng Training SO2
Air Engineer Branch
NCHQ MP2-4
Leach Building
Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
For EngTech, please obtain endorsement from your ETO
2. To submit to the IET:
Registration and Standards
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Futures Place
Kings Way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2UA
UK
Or email adminsupport@theiet.org
Electronic signatures can be accepted.
Good to know
- You need to be a member of the IET before applying.
- Military/MOD computers might have trouble downloading the application pack. If you have any problems please email armedforces@theiet.org
- All military personnel are also able to apply via the standard route of application, providing you meet the Engineering Council requirements.
- Applications must be endorsed before submitting to the IET.
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