An engineering officer can be a Merchant Navy engineer, or a commissioned officer in the British Armed Forces with responsibility for military engineering.
In the Royal Navy (RN), Engineering Officers are responsible for the material condition of ships, submarines, and naval aircraft.
In the Royal Air Force (RAF), Engineering Officers are responsible for weapons and aircraft systems and electronics communications systems.1
| NATO rank | Royal Navy | British Army | Royal Air Force |
|---|---|---|---|
| OF-2 | Assistant/Deputy (Air) Engineering Officer | Light Aid Detachment Commander | Junior Engineering Officer |
| OF-3 | (Air) Engineering Officer | Support Company Commander | Senior Engineering Officer |
| OF-4 | Commander AE | Equipment Support Battalion Commander | Officer Commanding Engineering and Logistics Wing |
References
References
- "Engineer Officer – RAF Careers". RAF.MoD.uk. Royal Air Force. 2014. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014.