Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME)

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) course offers promising career prospects in the Aviation Industry. Upon completion, students can work as licensed aircraft Maintenance Engineers responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft to ensure their airworthiness and safety.

Job opportunities exist in various sectors, including airlines, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organizations, aircraft manufacturers, and regulatory authorities. With the continuous growth of the aviation industry, there’s a steady demand for skilled AME professionals globally, offering opportunities for career advancement, specialization, and competitive salaries. AME students play a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of air transportation systems.

Category B1.1 engineers typically responsible for heavy aircraft with jet engine,  secure employment in airlines, maintenance organizations, aircraft manufacturers, and regulatory bodies. They specialize in mechanical systems of fixed-wing aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and safety through inspection and maintenance. Global demand for skilled B1.1 engineers remains high, offering competitive salaries and opportunities for career growth and specialization within the aviation industry.

Category B1.2 engineers specialize in maintaining and servicing small aircraft, like fixed-wing planes with piston engine. They’re employed in general aviation, flying schools, aerial survey, air taxi services, and corporate flight departments. Responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With rising demand for small aircraft services across industries, these engineers are highly sought after for their expertise in ensuring airworthiness and safety. They play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

Category B1.3 engineers specialize in maintaining helicopters with jet engine, employed in sectors like airlines, offshore oil, and gas, emergency services, law enforcement, and search and rescue. They inspect, repair, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and manufacturer standards, playing a vital role in helicopter fleet reliability and airworthiness across industries with increasing demand for their expertise.

Category B2 engineers secure employment in airlines, complete organizations, aircraft manufacturers, and regulatory bodies. Specializing in avionics systems, they ensure the functionality and safety of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. Skilled B2 engineers are in high demand globally, benefiting from opportunities for career growth, specialization, and competitive salaries within the expanding aviation industry.

To pursue an AME course, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria

• Candidate must have passed 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board.
• Candidate must not have color blindness and any other physical disabilities.
• Candidates who have completed Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautical Engineering are also eligible.

The academic curriculum of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) course encompasses a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. It covers subjects such as Aircraft Structures, Systems, Avionics, Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Regulations, and Maintenance Practices. Students engage in classroom lectures, workshops, and hands-on training in hangars and laboratories.

Additionally, they undergo practical training on actual aircraft to gain real-world experience. The curriculum aligns with regulatory requirements set by aviation authority the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), ensuring students are equipped with complete aviation industry-relevant knowledge and skills.