Overview:
The B.Sc. in Aircraft Maintenance is a three-year undergraduate program that focuses on the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft. This course prepares students for a career in aviation maintenance, with in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics, engines, and safety regulations. Graduates of this course can work with airlines, maintenance repair organizations (MROs), and aviation regulatory authorities.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus:
Semester-wise Breakdown:
Semester 1:
Engineering Mathematics-I
Applied Physics-I
Applied Chemistry-I
Basics of Aerodynamics
Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Materials and Hardware
Aircraft Rules and Regulations
Semester 2:
Engineering Mathematics-II
Applied Physics-II
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Basics of Avionics
Aircraft Structures and Systems
Engineering Drawing and CAD
Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance
Semester 3:
Engineering Mathematics-III
Aircraft Propulsion Systems (Jet and Piston Engines)
Aircraft Instrumentation
Aircraft Maintenance Practices-I
Flight Theory and Performance
Basic Electronics and Instrumentation
Practical Training-I (Workshop Training)
Semester 4:
Engineering Mathematics-IV
Aircraft Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems
Aircraft Maintenance Practices-II
Avionics Systems and Maintenance
Gas Turbine Engines
Aircraft Communication Systems
Practical Training-II (On-Site Aircraft Maintenance Training)
Semester 5:
Aircraft Navigation Systems
Aircraft Maintenance Management
Aircraft Propeller Systems
Aircraft Electrical and Avionics Diagnostics
Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation
Aircraft Reliability and Quality Assurance
Practical Training-III (Advanced Maintenance Practices)
Semester 6:
Advanced Aircraft Maintenance
Airworthiness and Aviation Regulatory Standards
Aircraft Troubleshooting and Fault Diagnosis
Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Aircraft Maintenance Project
Viva Voce and Project Defense
Average Fees:
INR 3,00,000 - INR 8,00,000 per annum, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) for some institutions
IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test)
Institution-specific entrance exams (e.g., AME CET)
Personal Interview and Medical Fitness Test (DGCA guidelines)
Top 10 Ranked Institutions in India for B.Sc. in Aircraft Maintenance:
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA), Chandigarh
Hindustan Aviation Academy, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Aeronautics (IIA), New Delhi
School of Aeronautics, Neemrana
Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering (IIAE), New Delhi
Wingsss College of Aviation Technology, Pune
Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy, Hyderabad
Institute of Aviation and Aviation Safety, Mumbai
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad
National Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Dehradun
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Aircraft Maintenance:
Academy of Aviation and Engineering, Kochi
Kerala Institute of Aviation and Technology (KIAT), Kozhikode
Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Airborne Aviation Academy, Kochi
Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering, Kochi
Southern College of Engineering and Aviation, Thiruvananthapuram
Aryan Aviation Academy, Kozhikode
Aero Academy, Kochi
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA), Kochi
Westfort Aviation Academy, Thrissur