I would just like to add to what G has said. I've been working in aero industry now for 4 months (graduated with B.Eng in Avionics in July this year). Joined the RAeS as Associate and already been to a particular annual conference. The best advice to give, is make sure the company you gain employment with support your needs to work towards chartership if that's what you want to do. I've made lots of contacts already. In saying that, the majority of engineers I work with do not have CEng status.
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