The field of aviation maintenance is changing almost as quickly as aircraft and flight maintenance technology is evolving. There's a lot to know about the field, and to better decide if this is your field, we're providing ten things you might not already know about aviation maintenance.
An aircraft maintenance technician works in the commercial and public service sectors, performing various processes on aeronautical products. The aircraft maintenance technician has the critical responsibility of working professionally to ensure the safety of customers and maintain the reputation of the team or organization.
Maintenance engineer works on jet engine at Marka airport in Amman, Jordan.An aircraft maintenance technician typically works in an aircraft hangar. However, there are times when it is necessary to work outdoors. He or she may work for organizations large and small, and occasionally directly for individual clients. He or she will perform a series of processes, including inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, removal, installation, assembly, testing and repair. An aircraft maintenance technician may specialize in working on specific aeronautical products, such as helicopters and UAVs (unmanned aeronautical vehicles), and tilt-wing aircraft. Regardless of whether one is specialized or not, work organization and self-management, communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving, and the ability to consistently work safely and accurately while adhering to industry regulations and manufacturers' instructions are the universal attributes of excellent aircraft maintenance. technician.
What is Aircraft Maintenance Engineering:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) is a 4-year license program regulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the safety of aircraft, helicopters and other flying machines. They are specially trained to carry out complex maintenance processes, including periodic maintenance programs in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer's requirements and issuing Flight Clearance Certificate for safety before each flight. To perform this maintenance process and issue the Flight Clearance Certificate, an individual must undergo 2 years of approved training program at an approved institution and two years of OJT at any airline or MRO as per CAR 66 and CAR 147 requirements and get an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. License from DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
ELIGIBILITY
Students who have passed/succeeded in group 10+2 (PCM) are eligible to apply for the program. Candidates for the 3-year polytechnic diploma are also eligible for the AME.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
AME has a tremendous career opportunity in airlines, general aviation industry, manufacturing industry and defense sectors due to the overall strong growth in the aviation industry. The government's latest aviation policy. of India also highlights this fact and projects more than 3.3 lacs of new jobs in this sector in the coming years.
