"I had a read at the petition, I agree with where they're coming from however I think it's a bit pompous to say that you can only be called an "Engineer" if you are University-educated. That's a bit unfair surely to all of those who have worked hard for Engineering qualifications below Uni level and are in Engineering jobs. "
The teachers went down the road of you can only teach if you have a degree, and look where it has got them!
The Royal Aeronautical Society's magazine Aerospace has an article on the society setting up a group to further enhance the status of the aircraft Engineer, things are looking promising for the future