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Discover what it means to be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, the vital role they play in aviation safety, and the bright career opportunities that lie ahead.

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Who is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)?

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, also known Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME or L-AME) is a licensed person who carries out & certifies aircraft maintenance nationally, internationally which is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The American FAA recognize the qualification in foreign countries and refer to it as Aviation Maintenance Engineer rather than Aircraft.

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What does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) do?

An AME is a personnel who is responsible for the release of an aircraft or a component after maintenance. AME’s ensures that at any time in its operating life, the aircraft complies with the airworthiness requirements in force and is in a condition for safe operation. AME do overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement, modification or defect rectification of an aircraft or component, with the exception of pre-flight inspection.

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What is the future for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)?

The modern transport Aircraft today are highly sophisticated machines. Lots of different kinds of technologies are deployed in these advanced aircraft. The passenger and in-flight crew depend completely on the reliability of the aircraft parts and equipment. Thus, the job of aircraft maintenance engineers demands much more than skill and training. The job requires a great sense of responsibility and logical thinking.

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Aviation is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, offering exciting careers, global opportunities, and unmatched job security. With international standards set by ICAO, the industry ensures safety, innovation, and sustainable growth—making it the perfect field for ambitious students.

Many people dream of careers in the dynamic aviation industry and with good reasons. Not only does a high flying career promise adventure and excitement, but jobs in aviation come with other benefits as well, including everything from flexibility to job security So, how do you know which aviation field to study? Here’s a closer look at some to consider. Aviation provides the only rapid worldwide transportation network, which makes it essential for global business. It generates economic growth, creates jobs, and facilitates international trade and tourism. The air transport industry also supported a total of 62.7 million jobs globally.

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation)

The international civil aviation organization (ICAO) was established to set standards for the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation by developing treaties and international standards, recommending best practices, and offering guidance to states. today its objectives include aviation safety, security, environmental protection, and sustainable development of air transport. Concern over aviation security and terrorism has become increasingly salient in the last decade, in large part as a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001.However, aviation security has been an area of international concern since 1944, when the international civil aviation organization (ICAO) was established.

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An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), also Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME or L-AME), is a licensed person who carries out and certifies aircraft maintenance.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) ensures the airworthiness of an aircraft, whether it is a fixed-wing airplane or a helicopter. They identify problems and repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical and electrical systems.

In India, Recent industry reports suggest that nearly 72,900 jobs for technicians and AMEs will be created in India across Airlines and MRO sector by 2035. The need is to equip the AMEs with skills that make them dynamic stakeholders of India’s economic future.

Aeronautical engineer work across design and development of aircraft parts, testing new aerodynamic and aviation system, quality management, and improvement maintenance.

“Aerospace/Aeronautical engineers design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to designs”.

(a) The applicant shall not be less than 16 years of age and physically fit. (b) The applicant shall have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized Board (c) An applicant who passed their 3 years AICTE approved diploma in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics engineering.

For the admission in AME colleges in India and abroad, there is the procedure that student can follow: Students can first fulfill the eligibility criteria for the AME course.

There is a direct Admission criterion. According to DGCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation) candidates can take direct admission to any organization which is approved for the AME training course. So, there is no need for any entrance examination.

No, there is no need to appear for any entrance exams. Moreover, DGCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation) who is the whole sole authority of Aviation in India doesn’t conduct any Entrance exam for the AME course.

No, there is no such exam for AME Course. According to DGCA you can directly join any organisation.

AME Licences Category ACC TO DGCA Govt. of India

DGCA, Govt. of India issues different categories of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licences, authorizing engineers to certify and ensure the airworthiness of aircraft in their respective fields.

CATEGORY A

Category A license holder to issue certificates for release to service after minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification.

CATEGORY B1

Category B1 licence holder to issue certificates for release to service & act as support staff following the maintenance performed on aircraft structure.

CATEGORY B2

Certificates of release to service after maintenance on avionic and electrical systems, avionics and electrical system within engine & mechanical systems.

CATEGORY B2L

Category B2L licence holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as B2L support staff for the maintenance performed on electrical systems; maintenance performed on avionics systems within the limits of the system ratings specifically endorsed on the licence; and when holding the ‘airframe system’ rating, performance of electrical and avionics tasks within power plant and mechanical systems, requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability.

CATEGORY B3

Category B3 licence holders to issue certificates of release to service after maintenance on aeroplane structure, mechanical & electrical.

CATEGORY C

Category C licence holders to issue certificates of release to service after base maintenance in respect of an aircraft of the type endorsed on the licence.

CATEGORY L

Category L licence holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as L support staff for maintenance performed on aircraft structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems; work on radio, Emergency Locator Transmitters and transponder systems; and work on other avionics systems requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability.

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