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Airframe / Avionics Technician

Airframe technicians maintain an aircraft’s body, wings and landing gear; avionics technicians maintain its electronics — radios, navigation and flight computers.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Maths
Entrance / admissionInstitute admission / DGCA licence exams
DegreeAME training (B1 / B2) or Diploma
DurationAbout 2–4 years

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: take PCMMechanics and electricity in Physics are the base for airframe and avionics work.
  2. 2Choose your trainingDGCA-approved AME training (B1 for airframe, B2 for avionics), or a diploma in aeronautical / electronics engineering.
  3. 3Gain hangar experienceWork under licensed engineers.
  4. 4GrowBecome a licensed AME or senior technician.

What an airframe / avionics technician does

  • Inspect and repair aircraft structures
  • Test and fix avionics systems
  • Replace parts as per manuals
  • Record all work for safety audits

Entrance exams & admission

  • Institute admissionDGCA-approved institutes or polytechnics
  • DGCA licence examsFor licensed roles

Where you may work

Airline and MRO hangars, airports, HAL, defence aviation and aircraft-component makers.

Official links

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

Outlook

A practical aviation career with steady demand as fleets grow.

Specialise later

  • Airframe structures
  • Avionics
  • Composites repair
  • Landing gear
  • Cabin systems