Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – AME

Where Does One Begin?

Do you have a persevering attitude, attention to detail, and a mechanical bent of mind? Do you enjoy working on machines and thrive in the triumph of your actions? Is common sense your forte? Look no further — the aviation industry needs you.

Besides pilots who fly the aircraft, the aviation sector requires skilled professionals in key areas:

  • Aircraft Design and Manufacturing – Aeronautical Engineers who deal with the design, construction, and manufacturing of aircraft.

  • Maintenance and Repairs – Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) who ensure aircraft are maintained in optimum condition for safe flying.

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is the cement holding the aviation industry together.

AMEs undertake a comprehensive training program that culminates in a license awarded by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). No aircraft can take off without a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) issued by a licensed AME.

DGCA Eligibility Criteria for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

To enroll in the AME program, candidates must:

  1. Be between 16 to 28 years of age at the time of admission.

  2. Be medically fit and not afflicted by colour blindness.

  3. Have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized board.

OR

Have completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering from a university or board approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Job Role of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer​

  • Inspection, assessment, maintenance, repair, overhauling, and servicing of aircraft while ensuring safe and efficient operations.

  • Compliance with regulations of the DGCA for issuance of the Certificate of Release to Service (CRS).

Certificate of Release to Service

It is recommended to be trained and certified in India’s top AME training colleges. The Academy of Carver Aviation at Baramati conducts DGCA-approved courses in Aircraft Maintenance and Aeronautical Engineering.

COURSES OFFERED AT THE CARVER AME COLLEGE

Mechanical B1.1

Airplane Structure and Jet Engine Power Plant.

Mechanical B1.2

Airplane and Piston Powered
Plant

Avionics B2

Electrical Systems, Instrument Systems, and Radio Navigation

The certification by the DGCA – Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR-66) enumerates 17 Modules for the AME Course Syllabus. Having studied Mathematics and Physics at the 10 + 2 level, these two modules are considered as covered. Thus, bringing the entire course to 15 modules:

  1. Electrical Fundamentals
  2. Electronic Fundamentals
  3. Digital Techniques & Electronic Instrument Systems
  4. Materials and Hardware
  5. Maintenance Practices
  6. Basic Aerodynamics
  7. Human Factors
  8. Aviation Legislation
  1. Turbine and Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures, and Systems
  2. Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures, and Systems
  3. Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and System
  4. Propulsion
  5. Gas Turbine Engine
  6. Piston Engine

15. Propeller

  • Students are required to score 75% marks in each module to pass these examinations.
  • All questions follow the MCQ pattern.
  • Academy of Carver Aviation has one of the highest AME examination passing rates due to its high standards of training and preparation.

Training Facilities at ACAPL

The instructors and staff of the Academy are some of the finest in the aviation industry. Their vast experience is a matter of pride for ACAPL. The Academy has been at the forefront of some of the best placements in the aviation industry over the past three decades.

Fleet & Practical Exposure

Fleet Strength

ACAPL has a fleet of 11 Aircraft available that can be flown by day and night.

All-Season Flying Advantage

Carver is unaffected by the winter fog of North India or Monsoon winds in South India, allowing for all-season flying

Hands-on Maintenance

With flying comes the opportunity to maintain and test live engines constantly.

Aircraft Types

King-Air B-200

King-Air C-90

Partenavia P-68C

Cessna 152

Cessna 172

The scope of training thus spans complete maintenance, engine overhauling, autopilot maintenance, non-destructive testing and beyond.The AME training program of ACAPL is approved by the DGCA, which in turn follows the standard operating process of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annexure 1. Thus, the scope of employment is eventually global. One need not be confined to the borders of India to seek fulfilling careers.

The Bright Future of Certified AME

The post-pandemic period has seen a resurgence in the aviation industry in India. Opportunities are available with Airlines, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) entities and Aircraft manufacturing Companies.

Key MRO & Aerospace Organizations

01.
Air Works

Headquartered in Mumbai with units in Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Pune, Hubli, Coimbatore and Hyderabad.

02.
Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited

– Bangalore

03.
Max Aerospace and Aviation Ltd

- Mumbai

04.
Hyderabad Aircraft Maintenance Company

- Hyderabad

05.
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited

– Telangana

What Are You Waiting For?

Get ready to make your aviation career soar. Connect with the Academy of Carver Aviation Private Limited (ACAPL) today and take the first step toward becoming a certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Seemingly Similar, Yet Completely Different

Aircraft / Airplane Maintenance Engineer

01. Involved with maintenance

02. Repairs and overhauls of aircraft frames and engines

03. Ensures aircraft airworthiness

04. Works directly with operational aircraft

Aeronautical Engineer

01. Involved in designing aircraft

02. Works on propulsion systems

03. Focuses on aircraft functioning and development

04. Engaged in research and manufacturing processes

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