The role of the professional society in the career development of engineers

Author

Corbin, John C.

Volume

3

Issue

3

fYear

1988

fDate

3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

12

Lastpage

16

Abstract

The role of the professional engineering society in the career development of the engineer as he/she progresses through various stages of growth is examined. Beginning with the definition of an engineer, professional development is categorized in a four-stage model that begins at the apprentice level and ultimately culminates in the sponsor or director level. Civilian engineer career development at the Aeronautical Systems Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is discussed in terms of the four-stage model. Key factors in career progression are enumerated. The role and impact of the professional society on an engineer´s development is examined. The activities of the Engineering Management Society of the IEEE at the local level are reviewed. The critical role of government/industry/academic management policy on participation of their engineers in professional-society activities is debated.<>

Keywords

engineering; professional aspects; societies; Aeronautical Systems Division; Engineering Management Society; IEEE; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; academic management policy; apprentice; career development; civilian engineer; director; four-stage model; government; industry; professional society; sponsor; Aerospace electronics; Automotive engineering; Career development; Engineering Management Society; Engineering profession; Government; Management training; Professional societies; Psychology; Variable speed drives;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8985

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/62.855

Filename

855