Q.1 What is AIAMEEE?

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 Star Aviation Academy only.

Q.2 What is AME?

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is an exceptional engineering which deals with aircraft maintenance and its
certification. Generally, it is not any degree or diploma programme. It is licencing programme under DGCA approved
institution.

Q.3 How to become AME

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.

Q.4 How can I get Admission

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.

Q.5 What is scope of AME?

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.

Q.6 What is difference in AME and aeronautical engineer

Aircraft Maintenance engineering course is a specialize training program for maintenance and certification of aircraft
for safe flight, this is a Licensing program like pilots and the license will be issued by DGCA, Govt. of India. Only
License holder AMEs can maintain and certify the aircraft before each flight, that’s why license is mandatory to
become an AME.
Aeronautical/ Aeronautics Engineering deals with designing new aircraft that are limited to the Earth’s atmosphere
and deal with the concepts, components and forces that affect the aircraft. For example, aerodynamics, avionics,
materials science and propulsion.

Q.7 What is qualification for AME?

The applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board
or university or its equivalent.

Q.8 What is AME course?

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.

Q.9 Scope of AME in India?

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
Q.10 Weather AME is a degree or diploma
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.

Q10 What is expected salary of AME?

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 5 lac – 10 lac.

Q.11 IS AME a good career option?

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.

Q.12 Can AME become Pilot?

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.

Q.13 Weather loan is available for this course

Yes, all government banks are providing education loan by Vidyalakshmi scheme, with interest rate of 10-11 %. This
loan need to returned after 6 month of course completion in agreed EMI.

Q.14 Stream of AME course?

SAA is offering CAR 147 Basic AME Training Course in two categories:
a) Category B1.1 (Aeroplanes Turbine)
b) Category B2 (Avionics

Q.15 What is DGCA and what is role of DGCA in AME licence?

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body governing the safety aspects of civil aviation in
India. DGCA is the appellate authority who issue the license to be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in India.
The AME plays a vital role in the aviation industry to ensure that aircrafts are maintained to the highest standards
and as laid down by the DGCA. In the course of their duties AME’s are responsible for servicing and maintenance of
the aircraft which includes repairs, replacements, overhaul and inspection of the aircraft, aircraft components and
other related items of equipment.

An AME is the key person in-charge of the fitness or the health of an aircraft. Each flight has to go through a Daily
Inspection (DI) before it is allowed to take off. Routine inspections are done on strict periodic intervals depending
upon the hours of flight. No aircraft can take off without a Certificate Release to Service (CRS) issued from an AME.

Q.16 What is future prospect of aviation in India.

Aviation industry (also aviation sector) refers to the industries and organizations, engaged in the various aspects of
aviation, such as airlines manufacturing, airlines flying, operating, maintenance, ground-handling, training centers,
airports and regulatory bodies. India’s civil aviation industry is on a high-growth trajectory. India aims to become the
third-largest aviation market by 2026.

The domestic aviation sector is projected to employ nearly four million people in two decades, driven by improved
economic activities and labor productivity, says a study instituted by the Civil Aviation Ministry. Their estimate
indicates that by 2035, the Indian civil aviation sector (across the study segments of airport, airlines, cargo, MRO
(Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) and ground handling will employ 0.8 to 1 million personnel directly and another
3 million indirectly.