AdvancementNomination for Advancement to MemberA Member shall have acquired a professional standing in the practice of the art, science or engineering relating to aeronautics, astronautics or associated technologies. Graduation from a university or other institution recognized by the Council is the usual first step in establishing this standing. Alternatively, recognized standing gained through professional-quality work experience of not less than 6 years duration may be acceptable.
Nomination for Advancement to Associate FellowAn Associate Fellow shall have been engaged for not less than ten years in the practice of research, engineering, manufacturing, planning, administration, maintenance, operations or other work relating to aeronautics, astronautics, associated technologies and their applications; and shall have been in charge of important work and made significant contributions in his or her field of endeavor. Two members of the Institute at member level or higher, one of whom must be at the level of Associate Fellow, Fellow, Honourary Fellow or Councillor, may nominate for advancement in grade to Associate Fellow a member who, in their opinion, meets the requirement above, provided that the permission of the nominee has been obtained. Nomination for Advancement to FellowTransfer from the grade of Associate Fellow to the grade of Fellow is by peer nomination only and direct applications shall not be submitted. |