Aircraft Maintenance Engineer ensures the safe functioning and proper working condition of an aircraft. As these professionals are responsible for the maintenance and safety of aircraft, they are vital in aviation industry. They certify the healthy working condition of an aircraft prior to takeoff. Such certification can be offered only by a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. They carry out special inspections to make certain whether the maintenance of the aircraft is in pace with specific standards.

Qualifying Exam

To become licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, the aspirants must undergo training program in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. The license is issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for those who have successfully passed out the training program. Only those institutes which are recognized by Directorate General of Civil Aviation can offer these types of courses. The license has the same value as that of an Engineering degree in Aeronautics from a recognized University. Upon completion of two and half years of training program the students are provided with the Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Certificate (BAMEC) by DGCA. This Certificate is enough to apply for junior job positions in aviation sector. An alternate way to become successful aircraft maintenance engineer is to undergo B. Tech in aeronautical engineering.

Who is eligible to apply?

The basic eligibility to undergo training program in Aircraft maintenance is a pass in HSC class. The stream of study should be science. More over students must possess 50% cumulative marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Those who have passed diploma course are also eligible to apply for the training program. The three year diploma program must be pursued in any branch of engineering. The students who have completed the Bachelor of Science degree in any stream are also eligible to appear this training course.

Key Points in the process

• Obtain any of the basic eligibility to undergo training program in AME.
• Pursue training program in AME under any of the institutes recognized by DGCA or Undergo bachelor of Technology course in Aeronautical engineering
• After completion of the course, apply for the job of Aircraft maintenance Engineer in Aviation sector.

Skills required for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Those who possess mechanical aptitude in trouble shooting and problem solving can select the job profile of aircraft maintenance. These professionals must be dedicated to work under stringent conditions and under stress. They should possess a logical and focused approach in solving problems. Sound technical knowledge and ability to take responsibilities are the other qualities which the candidates need.