Membership

The Royal Aeronautical Society is well known and respected throughout the world's aerospace community, membership implies a commitment and involvement in aerospace. In addition to the potential for developing personal networks, industry contacts and associations, membership provides opportunities for professional recognition and professional development, as well as access to specialised publications.

There are five grades of membership to reflect the differing levels of involvement and achievement. These are Affiliate, Associate (ARAeS), Associate Member (AMRAeS), Member (MRAeS), Companion (CRAeS) and Fellow (FRAeS).

These grades cater to a wide range of individuals, from interested amateurs to those at the very top of their careers in aerospace. Applications for membership of the Society is invited from persons professionally engaged in the aviation industry and from persons who are interested in aviation but not working in the industry.

The attached membership form can be downloaded (Click Here) and sent to:

Royal Aeronautical Society NZ Division,

PO Box 3813,

Wellington,

New Zealand

 

Attn: Membership Officer

 

If there are any queries click here

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Affiliate Grade

The Affiliate grade is for interested amateurs. Thus, an interest in aerospace is the only necessary qualification.

Student Grade

Student applicants must be under 27 years of age, in full time education and intending a career in aerospace.

All Other Membership Grades

Please read the membership information below for more detailed information on how to apply for membership of the Society.

Engineering Council Registration

The Society’s membership grades are a route to UK Engineering Council registration. As such, applications are welcomed from Engineers at any level of their careers. The Society is nominated to consider applications for all three registers: Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer and Engineering Technician. UK Engineering Council registration is similar to the Engineers registration system in NZ which is adminstered by the Institution of Professional Engineers NZ (IPENZ) and the Engineers Registration Board.

The Society accredits a wide range of academic courses that can assist in gaining membership. Contact us for more information, or if you have an enquiry about membership.