India is the fastest developing Nation with over 140 Billion populations. As a result of the fast developing economy and the rising GDP in India, the demand of the Air Travel has gone up to 300 Million and growing @ 15% per Annum. India has already become the third largest Air travel Market in the world. The fastest growing Air travel Market in India has fuelled the demand of the new aircrafts and is expected to reach to 2200 Commercial aircrafts by the year 2030, compared to 750 flying aircrafts today.
This is expected that the Indian Government’s initiative to provide Air travel in India through its UDAN Program and developing new Civil aviation Airports, which have reached 157 in 2024 from 74 in 2014 and it is projected to reach 350-400 by the year 2047 is the sign of robust growth of Indian Civil aviation in the decades to come and support the leading Air travel in the world to take the Global top 5 in this field. Hence, the Indian Civil Aviation Sector is highly vibrating and expected to generate Lakhs of employment for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME), Pilots, Cabin Crews and other Aviation Professionals.
Today 750 Commercial aircrafts are flying in India and it is expected to reach to 2200 Commercial aircrafts by the year 2030, considering the Current Orders of Indian Airlines.
Aviation Sector growth in India is the fastest in the World and has become the Third largest Aviation Market after USA and china. The Annual growth of 15% per annum in the Air travel and rising number of Aircrafts fleet is demanding the growth of new and efficient Airlines to provide the excellent passenger Service. Due to the complex in nature and very high degree of sophistication involved aircrafts operation demands highly qualified and trained Licenced AME’S, Pilots and Certified Cabin crews along with other well trained Aviation Professionals to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft. Hence, the employment prospect is very high and is expected to continue for many decades to come in the future.
To become an AME, the perspective individual should have passed:
(a) ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is the International Regulator and is the part of United Nation Organisation, established on 7th Dec, 1944, by a Group of 55 Nations, commonly known as Chicago Convention, signed by 52 Nations out of 55 Nations. This Chicago Convention laid down the foundation stone for the standards and procedures for the peaceful Global Air Navigation. It set out as its Prime Objective the Development of International Civil Aviation in safe and orderly manner and such that Air transport Service would be established, on the basis of Equality of Opportunity and operated soundly and economically.
The Chicago Convention also provided the expectation that a Specialised International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), would be established, in order to organise and support the intensive International Co-operation, which the fledging Global Air transport Network would require.
After the long due diligence, extensive consultations and sufficient rectifications by the Signatory members, the ICAO was formed on 4th April, 1947 and the first Official Assembly was held in Montreal in May, 1947. The ICAO core mandate, then as today was to help the states to achieve highest degree of Uniformity in Civil Aviation Regulations, Standards, Procedures and Organisations.
(b) EASA: European Union Aviation Safety Agency began to establish in 2002, but it became fully operational in 2003. As the name suggests that European Union Aviation Safety Agency was established to efficiently set the Unified Civil Aviation Regulation, Norms, standards and procedures in line with ICAO, which is applicable to all European Council States. It also has unified Safety Requirements in the Type Certifications with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), which was first seen in 2006 in the Type Certification of Largest Transport Aircraft A380 and later A200 and Boeing 787.
The Current EASA responsibilities includes Air operation, Crew Licencing, Third Country Operator’s Authorisation, Aerodrome Management, Air Traffic Management, Air Navigation Services, Drones, Urban mobility, Cyber Security, Environmental Protection and research & Development.
(c) FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration (USA), formerly known as Federal Aviation Agency was established by Federal Aviation Act 1952 (72 stat 731). The agency became Component of Department of Transportation in 1967, pursuant to the department of Transport act (49 USC 106).
The mission of the FAA is to regulate Civil Aviation and US Commercial space transportation, maintain and operate Air Traffic Control and Navigation System for both the Civil and Military aircrafts and develop and administer the programs relating to aviation safety and National Aerospace system.
(d) DGCA: Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India was established on 19th august, 1934 through Aircraft Act No. 22 of 1934, passed by Indian Parliament, to make Rules and Regulations for all aspects of Civil Aviation in India. This act applies to:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is an exceptional engineering which deals with aircraft maintenance and its certification. Generally, it is not any degree or diploma programme. It is licencing programme under DGCA approved institution.
Aircraft maintenance engineer is well known as AME. He is a licenced person, who carries out aircraft maintenance to keep an aircraft airworthy. To become AME, firstly the applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board or university or its equivalent.
Then applicant has to take 2 years basic training under CAR-147 basic from a DGCA approved training organisation. After completing 2 years of basic training applicant require 2 years of practical training on operating aircraft to meet the type training requirement as per aircraft rules and applicant has to pass all written modules and oral examination conducted by CEO, DGCA for the license of particular type of aircraft.
For getting admission in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course in DGCA approved institute, applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board or university or its equivalent. Applicant must have to pass AIAEE entrance examination for getting admission in IIAE, Delhi.
For getting admission in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course in DGCA approved institute, applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board or university or its equivalent. Applicant must have to pass AIAEE entrance examination for getting admission in IIAE, Delhi.
. The civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the past years after introducing UDAN Scheme that is “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”. India is expected to overtake UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2024 so that there is a high demand for trained professionals at the Aviation industry, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. AME plays a important role in term of aircraft’s safety before it’s take off.
The main difference between AME and Aeronautical engineer, AME deals with aircraft maintenance and its certification and Aeronautical Engineer deals with aircraft’s designing and manufacturing.
The applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board or university or its equivalent.
Candidate should have basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics to qualify AIAEE. MCQ’s will be asked in examination. Remember 4 marks for each correct answer will be given and there is no negative marking.
To get AME License, applicant has to take two year basic training under CAR-147 Basic Training Organization after completing 10+2 with PCM or equivalent. After completing 2 years of basic training then applicant require 2 years of practical maintenance training on operating aircraft to meet the type training requirement as per aircraft rules and applicant has to pass all written modules and Oral examination conducted by CEO, DGCA for the licence of particular type of Aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is a 4 years license programme. It comprises of 2 years Academic and 2 years practical training in live environment. AME Course can pursue through Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Govt. of India approved AME Institute in India. AME Course is related to the protection and well-being of the aircraft and its passenger.
The best Institute for AME course is Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering (IIAE), there are many reasons but the best thing is the only IIAE offers you 2 years of practical training in live environment after completion of 2 academic years.
The aviation sector is developing day by day in India, so there is a huge demand for more aircraft, so the company looking for young, energetic, and dynamic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in India. Excellent scope for AME in India, The AME career opportunities are at the following places: Airline, Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls (MRO) Industries, Aviation Training Centers, Flying Clubs, Civil Defense Forces
The aviation sector is developing day by day in India, so there is a huge demand for more aircraft, so the company looking for young, energetic, and dynamic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in India. Excellent scope for AME in India, The AME career opportunities are at the following places: Airline, Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls (MRO) Industries, Aviation Training Centers, Flying Clubs, Civil Defense Forces
The AME course duration is 4 years. During 2 years, there will be academic training which consists of practical as well as theoretical knowledge of aircraft and its components. The Fee depend upon the Institute is chosen by the candidate. The AME course academic fee can be submitted in Institute’s annually. There is an education loan facility also available by bank to pay the fees. The AME course fees structure includes the following facilities:
Hostel Fee: - Hostel fee depend upon the facility provided by the Institute to the candidate.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is not a degree or not a diploma course, but a training programme. On completion of the training, a license is issued by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). During the training, lessons are imparted for service and maintenance of aircraft so as to ensure flight safety. A two-year AME license training course is being offered by several Institutes approved by DGCA.
The salary of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer depends on his/her experience and on the company where he/she works. An entry level AME with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of Rs.5,12,043.
AIAEE is the entrance examination for getting admission for the course of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering and it is introduced to decide eligibility for admission at IIAE only.
The civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the last three years after introducing UDAN Scheme that is “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”. India has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2024 so that there is a high demand for trained professionals at the Aviation industry, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. AME plays a important role in term of aircraft’s safety before it’s take off. So, yes students have vast Job opportunities in India.
IIAE is best institute in terms of placement because more than 90% of its students are already placed in aviation industry.
The DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) has created 2 main categories for this engineering i.e Mechanical and Avionics. There are 17 Modules by DGCA for different categories of licence. Modules depend upon the stream of student. To get a license student has to clear all modules according to their licence category with practical experience required for particular category of licence.
There is good scope after clearing AIAEE in India. After clearing this examination candidate can do AME Course from IIAE. As we know the civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the last three years after introducing UDAN Scheme that is “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”. India has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2024 so that there is a high demand for trained professionals at the Aviation industry, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
Candidate can choose AME Institute which offers all steps which are necessary for getting AME Licence. Students can choose Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering (IIAE), there are many reasons but the best thing is the only IIAE offers you 2 years of practical training in live environment after completion of 2 academic years, which is free of cost with condition that candidate should have passed minimum 8 or more module exam.
Yes, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is good career option for students. As we know the civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the last three years after introducing UDAN Scheme that is “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”. India has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2024 so that there is a high demand for trained professionals at the Aviation industry, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
Yes, an AME can become a pilot. It is better to choose pilot after AME because Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with Avionic stream have all knowledge of Aircraft’s Instrument system, Electrical system and Radio system which is operated by pilot during flight. RTR License examination is common for both AME (Avionics) and Pilot. So there will be no extra syllabus pressure to clear the modules of pilot course.
AME are very highly paid professionals. At the time of training, students get average stipend of Rs. 15000-30000 per month as a Trainee Technician. But the worth of AME after getting License is very high. According to the pay scale , Licensed AME’s average salary is INR 40 Lakh per annum. And it also depends on his/her experience and on the company where he/she works. An entry level AME with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of Rs.5,12,043.
