There is a place in membership for anyone in, or interested in the aeronautical or aerospace sector. Anyone can join on-line as an Affiliate to receive membership benefits immediately and then apply for an up-grade when you are ready. Students can also join on-line.
There are other grades of membership with different educational and work experience requirements. See the diagram below and click on one of the tabs on the left to determine which one is right for you.
Full details of how to apply for Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or Engineering Technician are given in the Registration & Accreditation section
If you live in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan or South Africa you may also apply via your local Division.

Applying for Membership
Applications are considered by Committee every two months and closing dates for applications for 2012 are:
- 1 June 2012 (grading committee meets on 27 June 2012)
- 10 August 2012 (grading committee meets on 5 September 2012)
- 12 October 2012 (grading committee meets on 7 November 2012)
Click here to download a copy of the Membership Application Form.
You will be notified as soon as possible to let you know the outcome, normally within 2 weeks. Successful candidates will be emailed with advice about the amount to be debited from the credit/debit card given with the application. A Diploma confirming your election is sent once payment has been collected.
Unsuccessful candidates will receive feedback and encouragement to re-apply where appropriate. Candidates who are dissatisfied with the decision are entitled to appeal.
Further help and information
If you have let your membership lapse and wish to rejoin, please email membership@aerosociety.com
If you have already applied and have a question about the progress of your application, email folake.ogunbayo@aerosociety.com or telephone +44 (0) 207 670 4324
If your application has been successful and you want to pay your subscription, email membership@aerosociety.com or telephone +44 (0) 207 670 4324
Further Information is also available on:
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joining the Society if you were a member of
SLAET
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Continuing Professional Development
(CPD)
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mypath - the online professional and continuing professional development recording tool
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If you need any other advice, please send an email to margaret.breugelmans@aerosociety.com or telephone +44 (0) 207 670 4323
Fees
Click here to see details of fees for applications for membership and registration and annual membership subscription fees.
Current members are encouraged to pay by Direct Debit to pay your annual subscriptions; please complete the Direct Debit mandate form and post it to the Society.
If you have a question about paying your subscription by direct debit, send an email to subscriptions@aerosociety.com