Eligibility
The normal prerequisite qualification for consideration for membership will be the satisfactory completion of a flight test training course, at a recognised school or establishment, followed by a period of employment directly concerned with flight test activities. Applications from individuals with alternative qualifications and experience will be considered by the Committee on a case-by-case basis.

Application for Membership
Applications for membership must be in writing and must nominate two appropriate professional referees. All applicants must state and agree that if elected to membership, they will be bound by and obey the Constitution and Rules of the Society.

Election to Membership
The Committee shall determine the eligibility of applicants for membership in the Society in accordance with the established requirements. Applicants will be elected as Members or Associate Members dependent on their level of qualification and experience. Associate Members will be eligible for upgrading to Member status when they have achieved the experience level considered appropriate by the Committee.

Resignation
Any active member may withdraw from the Society by giving written notice of resignation to the Society, and such written resignation shall operate as a release of all right, title or interest on the part of such member on or to the Society.

Membership Standing
Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, any member who fails to pay his dues or other indebtedness to the Society within 30 days after the same shall become due shall be notified by the Society and shall thereupon cease to be a member in good standing. If payment is not made within the next succeeding 60 days, the member shall be reported to the Committee as in arrears, and at the direction of the Committee, may be dropped from the membership rolls.

Reinstatement
Any former member, regardless of whether he resigned or was dropped from the membership rolls, may reapply for membership under the normal rules for a new application.

Membership Subscription Fees
The annual membership subscription fees shall be decided by a simple majority at the Annual General Meeting. The fees shall fall due on 31 October each year. The payment of fees does not entitle a member to any direct claim on or ownership of the assets of the Society.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Invitation may be extended by the members to allow Honorary Membership within the following provisions.

Eligibility
Persons who have been Full Members of the Society but have become non-financial members (in accordance with Clause 7). Additionally, persons who might not normally qualify for Full Membership, but in the opinion of the members, is of such a standing in reputation in the field of aviation so as to bring credit to the Society by their membership. Finally, Honorary Membership may be bestowed upon select current Full Members as an expression of gratitude and recognition of their flight test career and service. Proposals must be voted in with a two thirds majority.

Term of Membership
The term of Honorary Membership shall be perpetual but shall be reviewed annually by the members.

Conditions / Privileges
Honorary Members shall have all the privileges of Full Members and shall not be required to pay membership fees during the period of their Honorary Membership.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP
An Invitation to accept Life Membership may be extended by the Society Members within the following provisions.

Eligibility
Persons who are currently Full Members of the Society, who are deemed to have made an outstanding contribution to the operation of the Society and who have achieved a high standing in their careers in the field of flight testing.

Term of Membership
The term of Life Membership shall be perpetual, but shall be reviewed annually by the members.

Conditions/Privileges
Life Members shall have all the privileges of Full Members and shall not be required to pay membership fees after their election.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
The Society shall provide a category of membership termed Student Membership within the following provisions.

Eligibility
Persons enrolled in full time Engineering, Science, Applied Science or Technology Degree related to an aeronautical field at an Australian University and have completed their first year of studies.

Term of Membership
The term of Student Membership shall commence from acceptance by the Committee until completion of their course of study and subject to payment of their annual fees.

Privileges
The privileges of Student Membership will be the same as Full Membership except that:

• Student Members shall have no voting rights
• Student Members will not be provided with the details of Full Members