Overview:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) is a specialized program that deals with the maintenance, repair, and inspection of aircraft. It is not a degree course but a licensed program regulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India. AME professionals ensure the safety and airworthiness of an aircraft before it takes off, focusing on the mechanical and avionics systems of the aircraft. Graduates from this course can work with airlines, maintenance repair organizations (MROs), and aviation regulatory authorities.
Duration:
2-4 years, depending on the stream and the institution.
Syllabus:
Semester-wise Breakdown:
Year 1 (Preliminary Modules):
Mathematics for Engineering
Physics and Applied Mechanics
Basic Aircraft Systems
Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
Materials and Hardware
Workshop Practices and Practical Training
Human Factors and Safety in Aviation
Year 2 (Mechanical Stream - B1.1 & B1.2):
Jet Engine Theory and Maintenance
Piston Engine Theory and Maintenance
Aircraft Structure and Systems (Mechanical)
Aircraft Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems
Aircraft Maintenance Practices (Mechanical)
Propeller Systems
Practical Training on Aircraft Engines and Structures
Year 2 (Avionics Stream - B2):
Digital Techniques and Electronic Instrument Systems
Aircraft Electrical Systems and Instrumentation
Communication and Navigation Systems
Aircraft Maintenance Practices (Avionics)
Electrical Power and Control Systems
Practical Training on Aircraft Avionics Systems
Year 3 (Advanced Modules and Licensing Preparation):
Advanced Aircraft Systems (Mechanical and Avionics)
Advanced Jet and Piston Engine Systems
Advanced Navigation and Communication Systems
Airworthiness and Regulatory Requirements
Quality Assurance and Reliability in Aviation Maintenance
Licensing Exam Preparation
On-Site Practical Training (Simulated Aircraft Maintenance)
Average Fees:
INR 3,00,000 - INR 8,00,000 for the entire course, varying based on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
DGCA AME Licensing Exam
AME CET (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test)
Institution-specific entrance exams
Medical Fitness Test (as per DGCA guidelines)
Top 10 Ranked Institutions in India for AME:
Indian Institute of Aeronautics (IIA), New Delhi
Hindustan Aviation Academy, Bangalore
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA), Chandigarh
Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy, Hyderabad
Wingsss College of Aviation Technology, Pune
School of Aeronautics, Neemrana
Western India Institute of Aeronautics, Ahmedabad
Institute of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (IAME), Pune
Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering (IIAE), New Delhi
College of Aeronautical Engineering, Guwahati
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for AME:
Kerala Institute of Aviation and Technology (KIAT), Kozhikode
Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Airborne Aviation Academy, Kochi
Academy of Aviation and Engineering, Kochi
Southern College of Engineering and Aviation, Thiruvananthapuram
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA), Kochi
Westfort Aviation Academy, Thrissur
Aryan Aviation Academy, Kozhikode
Aero Academy, Kochi
Kerala Institute of Aviation Studies, Kannur