About Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) in India

As the name implies, it is a responsible job for a licensed engineer to carry out Aircraft maintenance in Aircrafts according to which he have the license. There are different kinds of aircrafts and the licenses are also classified accordingly. An engineer can have more than one licenses, and he will able to certify the aircrafts for flying after the services and inspections.

Generally an AME who carries the license for a particular aircraft can carry out maintenance services and inspections, who can also certify the aircraft as “Fit for Flight”. Pilots can’t fly the aircraft without this certification from a licensed AME. So this is going to be more responsible job for a licensed engineer.

Aviation industry chooses the right person for this responsible job, so that they look for experience as well as the license. So an AME need to have enough experience to obtain his license and jobs in the industry. Aircraft Maintenances are classified according to the constructional features of an aircraft, such as Engine / Power plant, Airframe / Structure, Avionics / Instruments. These are important if we consider an aircraft design. Hence each AMEs are licensed in different categories according to this (Cat A,B,C,D,E,I,R,X etc.).

To become an AME, you need to undergo an AME ab-intio training from a DGCA approved institution / Organization. You can also become an AME by undergoing training from an Airline industry, at the same time you are holding Engineering Degree or Diploma ( B tech / Diploma in Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics). If you are an ex-service Air force man, you can write the license papers with the working experience you already have.

Anyways AMEs duty is to maintain the serviceability of Aircrafts. He need to satisfy the rules and regulations to maintain the airworthiness of an Aircraft according to CAR. Any mistakes done by an AME can severally affect the life of others in danger.