Royal Air Force

If you are serving in the Royal Air Force, or have left the Service within the last 12 months, you may be able to use our simplified SAP route to Professional Registration, otherwise the standard route is also available.

Check the RAF Career Break Points to help you decide which level of professional registration is right for you.

Download the Royal Air Force SAP application form to apply for EngTech, IEng or CEng.

Have your fees paid directly by the RAF

Questions? Contact Jill Dwyer

Apply for Professional Registration

Apply for EngTech

Personnel with NVQ3 or the equivalent from TG 1, 5, 13 can use the SAP - see the career trigger points

No application fee - No interview.

Flowchart for EngTech

Career Break Points

Not sure you qualify? – contact the Defence Liaison Officer dlo@imeche.org or 07590 735816

Not yet ready for EngTech? – apply for free Apprentice membership
Apply for IEng

Senior NCOs, Warrant Officers and Engineering Officers who meet the career trigger points can use the SAP.

First check you meet the academic requirements of Bachelor’s level learning through qualifications or experience – contact the Defence Liaison Officer dlo@imeche.org or 07590 735816

Flowchart for Senior NCOs/WOs

Flowchart for Officers

Career Break Points

Interview guidance for military applicants
Apply for CEng

Engineering Officers who meet the career trigger points can use the SAP.

First check you meet the academic requirements of Master’s level learning through qualifications or experience – contact the Defence Liaison Officer dlo@imeche.org or 07590 735816

Flowchart for Officers

Career Break Points

Interview guidance for military applicants

Transfer your membership to IMechE

CEng, IEng or EngTech registered with the Engineering Council through one of their approved institutions, you can apply through our Armed Forces Existing Registrant process.

Download the Armed Forces Existing Registrant Application Form.

Upgrade your membership

Already professionally registered with IMechE? Rank of Wing Commander or above?
Apply for Fellow membership.

Below the rank of Wg Cdr but believe you meet the criteria? – apply via the traditional route.

Get more support

Jill Dwyer dlo@imeche.org - Defence Liaison Officer +44 (0)75 9073 5816

Sqn Ldr Andrew Sweeney andrew.sweeney103@mod.gov.uk – Engineering Branch Advisor

WO Richy Irwin richard.irwin323@mod.gov.uk – Engineering Trades Advisor

What our Members Say

The IMechE is a welcoming community of fellow engineers that wants to help guide, educate and challenge you to fulfil your career ambitions. Achieving Professional Registration with the IMechE at any level instantly portrays an image of someone who takes themselves and their career seriously.

Sgt Chris Hollis, EngTech MIMechE

Being a Fellow CEng with the IMechE provides me with credibility and recognition for my previous experience and knowledge. It has also enabled me to be benchmarked against others in the civilian domain – not just based on my rank. Those striving for Fellowship should not think that they are limited by rank, as it’s having the right experience that counts.

Sqn Ldr Chris Newton CEng FIMechE

Professional engineering registration within the armed forces is becoming more important and helps demonstrate not only your commitment but that of the armed forces, through continuing professional development (CPD) and will add to an individual’s career progression. As a recognised qualification, this will enhance any future employment prospects within the civilian engineering sector.

Sgt Bob Young IEng MIMechE