Career in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

“An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in India is a person specifically licensed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India, to certify the airworthiness of an aircraft, power plant, aircraft system or component after maintenance. Any aircraft engaged in public transport including aerial work and flying training shall not be flown unless it has been maintained in accordance with such requirements as may be specified by the Director-General; and all such maintenance has been certified by appropriately licensed engineers, approved or authorized persons by means of such a ‘certificate’ as may be prescribed by the Director-General.” – Taken by Wikipedia

Key to Success

To be successful in engineering you should have/develop:

Interest in Understanding how machines work
Scientific and analytical mind
Numerical ability
Inquisitiveness

Scope and Opportunities

An aircraft maintenance engineers are requires to get a license from DGCA and they will get it they may get an attractive job offers in varies fields of the aviation industry, including airports and aircraft manufacturing/maintenance firms. They can even join private airlines for a great salary package. There is no limit of development for hard-working and technically proficient persons. Since aircraft engineers have great demand worldwide, they even can join aviation industries abroad.

Lifestyle & Social Status

No fixed working shifts and long working hours
In house as well as outdoor job
Social Status, Attractive pay and perks
Intensive travelling

Job Profile

Job profile of an aircraft maintenance engineer is to take care of the functionality and the security of the Aircraft. They may repair, upgrades, repair or troubleshoot problems in aircraft. They have to make sure of successful completion of an aircraft operation.

An aircraft maintenance engineer is required to handle specialized aviation tools, diagnostic equipment, computers, x-ray machines and power tools. As a routine an aircraft maintenance engineer is required to perform activities like inspections, emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance and recordkeeping of all maintenance activities

Skill Sets

Complex problem solving
Analytical Skills
Basic drawing and sketching skills
Critical Thinking
Mathematical Skills
Judgment and decision making
Creative and analytical Mind
Numerical

Work Value

Challenging
Cooperation
Adaptability and flexibility
Achievement
Persistence
Innovation
Working with hands

Current Job Scenario

The remuneration offered to an aircraft maintenance engineer as a fresher can be anywhere between Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 40, 000/-. As a fresher it will be considered a very attractive salary. Increment in this field is completely dependent on the qualities, domain skills and experience of an engineer which will be easily up to lakhs.

Top Recruiters

Air India
Jet Airways
British Airways

Course Options	Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance	BE/B.Tech	ME/M.Tech
Academic Eligibility	SSC/HSC Science (PCM)	HSC Science (PCM)	Graduate with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Fees	Rs.30k per annum	Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh per annum	Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh per annum
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	3 Years	4 Years	2 Years
Mode	Regular	Regular	Regular
Approved	State BTE	AICTE	AICTE
Affiliation	Respective University	Respective University	Respective University
Specialization
Entrance Exam	NA	JEE Mains JEE Advanced	GATE

Career prospect

Major or regional airlines
Airport authorities
Aircraft manufacturing firms

Entrance Exam

JEE Mains
JEE Advanced
State Level Entrance exam for engineering course

Success story

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