ABOUT

AME

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) is a specialized field that involves the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft systems and components.

AME professionals are responsible for maintaining, repairing and overhauling aircraft, and ensuring that they are safe and airworthy. The course typically includes both theoretical and practical training, covering a wide range of topics related to aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulations.

An AME License is a certification issued by the relevant aviation authority by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Govt of India to individuals who have successfully completed the necessary training and examination requirements to perform maintenance and repair on aircrafts.

AME Course Eligibility

Educational Qualification:- The minimum educational qualification required to pursue an AME course is usually a 10+2 level or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Some institutes may also require a minimum percentage of marks in these subjects.

Age Limit:- The minimum age limit to pursue an AME course is usually 17 years, however, maximum age limit varies from institute to institute.

English Proficiency:- Candidates should have the ability to read, write, and comprehend English language

Medical Fitness:- Candidates are required to be medically fit as per the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) guidelines to pursue an AME course.

Top Recruiters

There are several ways to check the quality and reputation of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) institute in India:

Airlines

Airlines are the premium recruiters for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME).

Air India:- Air India is the flag carrier airline of India and is one of the largest employers of AMEs in the country.

IndiGo:- IndiGo is a low-cost airline that is one of the fastest-growing airlines in India and is a major recruiter of AMEs.

SpiceJet:- SpiceJet is another low-cost airline that is a major recruiter of AMEs in India.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL):- BHEL is a public sector engineering and manufacturing company that offers opportunities for AMEs in its aerospace division.

Private Airlines:- Many private airlines in India like Vistara, GoAir, and Air Asia India are also recruiting AMEs for their operations.

International Airlines:- Many International airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines have their own training centers in India and they recruit AMEs from India.

AME Career Scope

Aircraft Manufacturing: AMEs can also work for aircraft manufacturers in the research and development, testing, and production of aircraft systems and components.

Self-Employment: AMEs can also start their own maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) workshop or consultancy service.

Government Jobs: AMEs can also work in Government organizations like Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Airports Authority of India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) etc.

Airline Maintenance: AMEs can work for airlines as maintenance engineers, responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft systems and components.