>Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is a job profile with high dignity and a great sense of responsibility. An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is basically a person licensed to certify the aircraft or its component for its airworthiness before its release to service. In other words, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer carry out and certify overhaul, major repairs of aircraft, power plants, components and accessories thereof before its release to service in accordance with the national & international aviation standards. All the Airlines, Maintenance & repair organizations, flying clubs, etc. appoint these AMEs for the certification of their aircrafts and its components as per the Government Rules and Regulations. In terms of employment opportunities, the aircraft maintenance engineering is probably the most promising profession in the aviation sector.

        ”The duty of an AME is to ensure that the Aircraft is in a fit to fly condition before it takes off from the ground. As per the rules laid down by the govt. of India”. No aircraft can take off without the certification from qualified Maintenance Engineers.To become an AME one has to undergo AME course from a DGCA approved Institute. These recognized institution teach & train the individuals approved syllabus of DGCA & conduct internal examinations for completion of the course. All AME institutes are allotted limited no. of seats in the categories B1(Mechanical) and B2(Avionics). No AME institutes can induct more students than that allotted by DGCA. Aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who have obtained the licence can start working with private/ government airlines. So, one who has those goals in mind to become a part of the challenging aviation industry, can join AME course & explore the world of his/her dreams.

       The Students, who dream to be a successful AME & ultimately achieve their goal, may join AME training Institutes. Like other Institutes/colleges under various regulatory bodies viz. AICTE, NCTE etc., these DGCA approved AME Institutes are also providing the necessary knowledge, experience and skill of Aircraft maintenance Technique in order to pass AME license. Merely completion of AME course will not fetch the students any licence or degree/diploma. However, those AME students who have successfully completed the AME course and passed AME license Examinations, conducted by DGCA will be eligible for Appropriate AME license.

          Safety is very important factor, when it comes to aircraft. An aircraft is made of thousands of latest technologies and numerous parts, engines, electrical and electronic systems etc. With time and use, parts tend to wear and tear down, thus regular inspection and maintenance of aircraft have become very necessary. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is specially trained to inspect an aircraft, diagnose problems, report the problems found and finally solve them.

        The aircrafts contains responsibility of huge number of passengers. AME is a job with high dignity and responsibility as it deals with well being and protection of aircrafts and its passengers. Before flight take off, it is the responsibility of licensed AME to troubleshoot the problem of the aircrafts. 

 Engineering aspirants who aim to pursue the AME course must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

>Candidates should pass 10+2 Board exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or equivalent AICTE approved 3-years engineering diploma in any stream or any higher qualification in science with PCM at the time of admission.

>Candidates who are eligible for admission in B.Tech Courses are also eligible for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course.

>Candidates’ age should be between 16 to 28 years at the time of admission.

>Candidate must not have colour blindness and any physical disabilities.

The duration of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course is of 4 years which includes 2 years academic program and 2 years practical training. The academic knowledge will be gathered at DGCA approved AME institute and live training will be held in flying environment such as Airlines, MRO, etc. At the time of training, student will get the stipend. After clearing the modules and practical training license will be issued by DGCA. The licensed AME can work in private or government sector in India and Abroad.

 AME Course Streams are classified into two categories:-

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  A:- A is the license for the engineer who can maintain, repair, and troubleshoot the simple defect of an aircraft.

>A1:- A1 license holder solve the simple defect in aeroplane with jet engine.

>A2:- A2 license holder rectify and repair the simple defect in aeroplane with piston engine.

>A3:- A3 licensed AME maintain, repair, and solve the simple defect in helicopter with jet engine.

>A4:- A4 licensed AME maintain, repair, and solve the simple defect in helicopter with piston engine.

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  B1:- B1 is the license for mechanical stream in aircrafts. The mechanical stream is related to the components such as Fuselage, Landing Gear, and Wings etc. This license have further divided in the following categories:-

>B1.1:- License B1.1 certifies the aeroplanes with Jet Engine.

>B1.2:- License B1.2 certifies the aeroplanes with Piston Engine.

>B1.3:- License B1.3 certifies the helicopters with Jet Engine.

>B1.4:- License B1.4 certifies the helicopters with Piston Engine.

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  B2:- B2 is the license for avionics stream in aircrafts. The avionics stream is related to the electronics system. This license can be attained in following categories:-

>Electrical System

>Instrumental System

>Radio Navigation and Communication

 AME Course is 4 year license program in which candidate has to undergo 2 year academic program and 2 years training in flying environment. In this 2 year academic program, candidate studies about theoretical and practical knowledge of aircraft engineering, principals and components. There are 17 modules by DGCA, Govt of India. The candidate has to choose stream, modules are depends upon the stream of candidate. Candidate has to clear modules to achieve the AME License. Module 1 and 2 are not applicable in India.

Completion of Course (COC) – After completion of 2 years academic in the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering institutes. The candidate gets the C of R. Any AME institute in India is approved by DGCA. DGCA is the Indian body which is under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Modules – Modules are conducted by DGCA, Govt of India. There is a total of 17 modules according to DGCA, but candidates have to clear the module in accordance with the stream they have chosen. It is mandatory for the candidate to clear the modules.

Experience – The entire Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course is of 4 years. In starting two years, there will be an academic program, and the remaining two years there will be training in the flying environment. The knowledge gain at the time of training will be considered as experience while applying for AME license.

To get COC (Completion of Course) Certificate, a candidate has to undergo 2 year academic programme in DGCA, Govt of India, approved AME institutes. In this 2 year programme, a candidate will get theoretical knowledge and practical training of aircraft. After successful completion of 2 years academic program, a candidate will achieve a C of R Certificate.

       In this 2 years academic programme, there are some modules which candidates have to clear. DGCA Govt of India will conduct the modules examination.

     There will be 2 years of industrial training on the live environment in which candidate gets knowledge with a stipend.

       After that, the eligible Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will get an AME License as per DGCA norms.

This is the golden era for those who desire to build their career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

The future of AME is a great phase in the aviation industry.

• There is already a shortage of AME in the World. There is a requirement of 7,54,000 licensed AME worldwide as the license is valid worldwide, so AME from any Institutes can do a job in India and Abroad.
• The UDAN scheme is giving a boost to AME career. UDAN Scheme makes airfare affordable for common people to travel through. The drastic increase in domestic passenger can be seen which result in rise in AME career.
• The growth rate of air passenger is around 25% which leads to the requirement of new aircrafts. Many airlines ordered 1080 aircrafts which build job opportunities for AME.
• Boeing and Airbus are going to set up their MRO Organisation in different states of India which builds thousands of jobs for AME.
• India in the race to become the 3rd largest in the aviation sector which is a great achievement for a country. India comprises of very hardworking and passionate person who can make India proud. The career opportunities for AME are thereby the growth of aviation.
• India put its first step on the manufacturing of civil aircraft which hike the opportunities for Aircraft Engineers.
• India became the best market to invest in as India is developing in the aviation sector very quickly. Qatar Airways, WOW Airlines, etc. are entering in India’s aviation market which raises the hike in the requirement of AME.
• Airfares cheaper than auto-rickshaw ride: Aviation minister Jayant Sinha leads to Extraordinary Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Career. As the fare of Aircraft decreases, more people will be able to travel through aircraft.

The working sectors where an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer can do work-

• Airlines: Airlines is a company which provides regular services carrying people or goods in aeroplanes. Before aircraft fly, Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer has to analyse and solve the problems of aircraft. After signing certificate an aircraft can fly.
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls (MRO) industries: MRO companies are those companies which specialize in performing maintenance actions on aircraft and their components such as jet engines, landing gears etc. To maintain the actions licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer are required.
• Aircraft Manufacturing Companies: Aircraft Manufacturing Companies deals in the manufacturing of aircrafts such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, etc. For maintaining and operating engines, electronics system etc Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is hired.
• Aircraft Part Manufacturing Companies: Aircraft are made up of numerous parts. To manufacture those parts Aircraft Part Manufacturing Companies have builds. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer can analyse those parts and help them to build better ones.
• Aircraft Operation Organizations: ICAO, EASA, etc are the Aircraft Operation Organization. Their organization deals with well being and protection of civil aviation. When it’s about Safety in aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is the first name that came out.
• Flying Clubs: A flying club is an organization that provides its members with affordable access to aircraft. That aircraft need to be maintenance which is done by licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
• Aviation Training Centres: There are Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who aware another candidate about the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and its scope.
• Civil Defence Forces: There are many aircraft which defence use for various purposes to protect the country. Defence aircrafts are also maintenance by license Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• And any place where an aircraft is used in civil: Wherever aircraft are used, they require to be maintained by authorised Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is related to inspecting, testing and troubleshooting the problems of aircraft. The candidate after taking admission in AME Institute will learn and earn knowledge about the aircraft and its components. Aircraft have various components such as engines, fuselage, wings, radar system, etc. There will be academic and theoretic programme as this course comprises of 2 years academic and 2 years live training in the live environment.

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