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The AIAEE is stands for ‘All India AME Entrance Examination’. It is the entrance examination for getting admission for the course of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering and it is introduced to decide eligibility for admission at IIAE only.
Aircraft maintenance engineer is well known as AME. He is a licenced person, who carries out aircraft maintenance to keep an aircraft airworthy. To become AME, firstly the applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board or university or its equivalent.
Then applicant has to take 2 years basic training under CAR-147 basic from a DGCA approved training organisation. After completing 2 years of basic training applicant require 2 years of practical training on operating aircraft to meet the type training requirement as per aircraft rules and applicant has to pass all written modules and oral examination conducted by CEO, DGCA for the license of particular type of aircraft.
For getting admission in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course in DGCA approved institute, applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board or university or its equivalent. Applicant must have to pass AIAEE entrance examination for getting admission in IIAE, Delhi.
The civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the last three years after introducing UDAN Scheme that is “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”. India has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2024 so that there is a high demand for trained professionals at the Aviation industry, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. AME plays a important role in term of aircraft’s safety before it’s take off.
The main difference between AME and Aeronautical engineer, AME deals with aircraft maintenance and its certification and Aeronautical Engineer deals with aircraft’s designing and manufacturing.
The applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board or university or its equivalent.
Candidate should have basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics to qualify AIAEE. MCQ’s will be asked in examination. Remember 4 marks for each correct answer will be given and there is no negative marking.
To get AME License, applicant has to take two year basic training under CAR-147 Basic Training Organization after completing 10+2 with PCM or equivalent. After completing 2 years of basic training then applicant require 2 years of practical maintenance training on operating aircraft to meet the type training requirement as per aircraft rules and applicant has to pass all written modules and Oral examination conducted by CEO, DGCA for the licence of particular type of Aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is a 4 years license programme. It comprises of 2 years Academic and 2 years practical training in live environment. AME Course can pursue through Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Govt. of India approved AME Institute in India. AME Course is related to the protection and well-being of the aircraft and its passenger.
The best Institute for AME course is Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering (IIAE), there are many reasons but the best thing is the only IIAE offers you 2 years of practical training in live environment after completion of 2 academic years.
The aviation sector is developing day by day in India, so there is a huge demand for more aircraft, so the company looking for young, energetic, and dynamic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in India. Excellent scope for AME in India, The AME career opportunities are at the following places: Airline, Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls (MRO) Industries, Aviation Training Centers, Flying Clubs, Civil Defense Forces
The AME course duration is 4 years. During 2 years, there will be academic training which consists of practical as well as theoretical knowledge of aircraft and its components. The Fee depend upon the Institute is chosen by the candidate. The AME course academic fee can be submitted in Institute’s annually. There is an education loan facility also available by bank to pay the fees.
The AME course fees structure includes the following facilities:
1} Admission fee
2} Tuition fee
3} Book & Library fees
4} Uniform fees
Hostel Fee: - Hostel fee depend upon the facility provided by the Institute to the candidate.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is not a degree or nor a diploma course, but a training programme. On completion of the training, a license is issued by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). During the training, lessons are imparted for service and maintenance of aircraft so as to ensure flight safety. A two-year AME license training course is being offered by several Institutes approved by DGCA.
The salary of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer depends on his/her experience and on the company where he/she works. An entry level AME with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of Rs.5,12,043.
AIAEE is the entrance examination for getting admission for the course of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering and it is introduced to decide eligibility for admission at IIAE only.
The civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the last three years after introducing UDAN Scheme that is “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”. India has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2024 so that there is a high demand for trained professionals at the Aviation industry, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. AME plays a important role in term of aircraft’s safety before it’s take off. So, yes students have vast Job opportunities in India.
IIAE is best institute in terms of placement because more than 90% of its students are already placed in aviation industry.
The DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) has created 2 main categories for this engineering i.e Mechanical and Avionics. There are 17 Modules by DGCA for different categories of licence. Modules depend upon the stream of student. To get a license student has to clear all modules according to their licence category with practical experience required for particular category of licence.
There is good scope after clearing AIAEE in India. After clearing this examination candidate can do AME Course from IIAE. As we know the civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the last three years after introducing UDAN Scheme that is “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”. India has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2024 so that there is a high demand for trained professionals at the Aviation industry, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
Candidate can choose AME Institute which offers all steps which are necessary for getting AME Licence. Students can choose Indian Institute of Aircraft Engineering (IIAE), there are many reasons but the best thing is the only IIAE offers you 2 years of practical training in live environment after completion of 2 academic years, which is free of cost with condition that candidate should have passed minimum 8 or more module exam.
Yes, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is good career option for students. As we know the civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country during the last three years after introducing UDAN Scheme that is “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”. India has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world and is expected to overtake UK to become the third largest air passenger market by 2024 so that there is a high demand for trained professionals at the Aviation industry, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
Yes, an AME can become a pilot. It is better to choose pilot after AME because Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with Avionic stream have all knowledge of Aircraft’s Instrument system, Electrical system and Radio system which is operated by pilot during flight. RTR License examination is common for both AME (Avionics) and Pilot. So there will be no extra syllabus pressure to clear the modules of pilot course.
AME are very highly paid professionals. At the time of training, students get average stipend of Rs. 15000-30000 per month as a Trainee Technician. But the worth of AME after getting License is very high. According to the pay scale , Licensed AME’s average salary is INR 40 Lakh per annum. And it also depends on his/her experience and on the company where he/she works. An entry level AME with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of Rs.5,12,043.
