B.TECH IN AIRCRAFT MAINTAINANCE ENGINEERING

COURSE INFO

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) is quite different from Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers renders the service related to aircraft and keeps the aircraft in perfect flying condition. It is basically associated with the designing, construction, development, testing, modification, overhaul, inspection and repair of an aircraft or aircraft component.

TWO MAJOR STREAMS OF AME

1. Mechanical - that covers jet and piston engines, as well as light and heavy aircrafts.
2. Avionics- that covers radio navigation and electrical and instrument systems.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Basically, B.Tech in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is for 4 years, the minimum eligibility for which is 10+2 or equivalent in science stream with PCM. It is compulsory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examinations (J.E.E) FOR IITs. There is an upper age limit of 23 years to enter the programme.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Aeronautical engineers should have an eye for detail and be good at problem-solving. They need mathematical precision and design skills, computer skills and the capability to communicate well. They also require good planning ability and a knack for working under pressure. An aeronautical engineer is supposed to be physically fit and may need to often work at great speed especially in checking and maintenance of aircrafts during turnarounds. They must have a normal color vision. 

COURSE, OPEN FOR BOTH MEN & WOMEN

 Candidates have to appear for aircraft maintenance licensing examinations held by DGCA after the completion of training program. The licenses are issued for a particular type of aircraft. Hence, aircraft maintenance engineers who hold license of servicing Boeing planes are authorized to examine only Boeing aircraft and certify its fitness.

FEW OF THE JOB PROFILES

Consultants, Thermal Design Engineer, Graduate Engineer Trainees, Mechanical Design Engineer, Aerospace Designer Checker, Assistant Aircraft Engineers, Aircraft Production Manager, Assistant Technical Officers

They can find jobs as engineers at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), Air India, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), BHEL, DRDO, Indian Air Force (IAF), Coast Guard and Airline Industries. 

REMUNERATION

The estimated initial salary in government/public sectors such as HAL, NAL are Rs. 8k to Rs.10k without other allowances. Graduates working in private sectors can earn around Rs. 9k to Rs. 15k every month plus perks. Engineering graduates with management degrees can get their initial income between Rs.10k-Rs. 40k every month. Proficient professionals working in airline industries can get enjoy the advantages of free travel for self and family as well, apart from several other perks.