Recognition   The Significance of Membership In addition to enjoying all of the above benefits, individual members are entitled to use CMILT (for Chartered Members), or FCILT (for Chartered Fellows) as appropriate, after their name. The prestige that attaches to these designatory letters is recognized in the industry throughout the world. They are taken as the proof of a high level of professional achievement and practical experience. Also they are fully recognized for the purpose of career advancement and promotion by the Hong Kong Government and many major transport companies. It is also accepted as a degree equivalent qualification by tertiary institutions for graduate studies.