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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) inspect, repair and certify aircraft as safe to fly before every flight and during scheduled checks.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Maths
Entrance / admissionInstitute admission / DGCA licence exams
DegreeAME licence (DGCA CAR-66)
DurationAbout 2–4 years including practical experience

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: take PCMPhysics and Maths are required for DGCA aircraft maintenance training.
  2. 2Join a DGCA-approved AME instituteTraining under DGCA’s CAR-147 rules; institutes run their own admission.
  3. 3Training + DGCA licence examsTheory modules and practical experience for the CAR-66 licence (B1 mechanical or B2 avionics).
  4. 4Get licensed and workStart as a technician, then become a licensed AME with type ratings.

What an aircraft maintenance engineer does

  • Inspect aircraft before and after flights
  • Repair engines, structures and systems
  • Follow strict maintenance manuals
  • Sign certificates that an aircraft is airworthy

Entrance exams & admission

  • Institute admissionEach DGCA-approved institute holds its own test
  • DGCA licence examsCAR-66 modules

Where you may work

Airlines, maintenance (MRO) companies, airports, flying schools, helicopter operators and the armed forces.

Official links

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

India’s airlines are adding many aircraft, and licensed AMEs are in demand. Check DGCA approval before joining any institute.

Specialise later

  • B1 — mechanical (airframe & engines)
  • B2 — avionics
  • Line maintenance
  • Base maintenance
  • Helicopter maintenance