What is the AME Program?
An Aircraft Maintainance Engineer is the cement holding the aviation industry together. The AMEs undertake a comprehensive training program that culminates in a license being awarded by the DGCA – Director General of Civil Aviation.
No aircraft can take off without a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) issued by a licensed AME.
The Aviation Industry needs staffing in three key areas:
- – Aircraft Design and Manufacturing – Aeronautical Engineers who deal with the design, construction and manufacturing of aircraft.
- – Flying – Pilots who fly the plane.
- – Maintenance and Repairs – Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) who ensure that aircraft are maintained in optimum conditions to ensure safe flying.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
AME PROGRAM
Carver Training & Services Pvt. Ltd. or CTSPL was established in 2007 and is one of the most sought-after Aviation Maintenance Engineering or AME program in the country. It is both DGCA (under regulation CAR 147, Basic Maintenance Training Organisation) and ISO (ISO 9001:2015) certified.
Our Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or the AME program equips aspiring aircraft engineers to inspect, maintain, repair, troubleshoot and upgrade aircrafts, thus ensuring their safe and efficient operation. This program involves both theoretical and practical training. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers play a crucial role in aviation safety, other than conducting regular checks, diagnosing issues, performing necessary repairs and upgrades on aircraft systems and components, AME’s are also responsible to certify each- and-every aircraft for airworthiness before each-and-every flight, world over. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced instructors ensure that you are well prepared for a successful career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
Do you have a persevering attitude, attention to detail and a mechanical bent of mind? Do you like to work on machines and thrive in the triumph of your actions? Is common sense your forte? Look no further….. The Aviation Industry needs YOU…!
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers play a crucial role in aviation safety, other than conducting regular checks, diagnosing issues, performing necessary repairs and upgrades on aircraft systems and components, AMEs are also responsible to certify absolutely all aircraft for airworthiness before every single flight, world over. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced instructors ensure that you are well prepared for a successful career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME).
Carver Aviation’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) college, registered as Carver Training and Services Private Limited (CTSPL), is a technical institute imparting ab-initio training in the fields of:
– B1. 1 (Airplane Turbine) – B2 (Avionics)
Both courses are approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, since 2007, under the CAR147- BASIC category; as well as ISO (ISO 9001:2015) certified. Carver Aviation is one of the finest schools in India for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, offering facilities for practical & theoretical training, world-class infrastructure, professional & experienced instructors.
The AME training programme is designed specifically to meet the needs of the dynamic & rapidly growing field of global aviation.
Carver Aviation has professional tie-ups with various Airlines and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul units (MROs) (Eg: AIESL – Mumbai) for covering the crucial element of On the Job Trainings (OJTs) or practical training of our students.
Eligibility Criteria to Enrol for
Carver Aviation’s AME Program
- Candidate must passed the 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board/University.
- Candidates with a 3 years engineering diploma or any higher qualification in science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible.
- The candidate should be physically fit. No defect in colour vision. However, candidates with spectacles are acceptable.
- At the time of admission, the candidate must be between 16 to 28 years of age.
Logistical Details of the AME Program at Carver Aviation
Once enrolled for the AME Program at Carver Aviation you have taken the first step toward becoming an aircraft maintenance engineer.
Carver Aviation’s AME Program takes 24 months to complete, subject to passing your exams.
The AME program at Carver Aviation is a full-time offline course with practical and OJT (On the Job Training) components.
We run 1 AME program batch per course per year. Each batch size is restricted to 60 students.
Carver Aviation is strategically located at the Baramati Airport, Baramati. Baramati is accessibly by road, rail and air. Baramati Terminus Railway Station allows for easy rail access, while the Baramati Domestic Airport and Pune International Airport allow for air connectivity.
AME Managerial Team
At Carver Aviation every program has an independent, dedicated managerial team to oversee the smooth operations of their course. Same goes for the AME Program.
Placement Assistance Cell
Carver Aviation Placement Assistance Cell or CPAS is a dedicated department created to stay updated on the aviation industry. While our students focus on their flying lessons, we’re keeping an eye out for the latest developments and various opportunities in the aviation sector. Our students can expect 100% placement assistance. We are committed to providing all requisite training, counselling, guidance and networking aid to ensure quicker job acquisition.
AME Infrastructure
- We have a variety of classrooms, laboratories, workshops, simulators, aircrafts and hangers. Having such extensive, state-of-the-art facilities under one roof, allows for a seamless, cost effective training program. In addition to this we also have access to the Air Control Tower of Baramati Airport to better understand Radio Telephony.
- We have a dedicated, up-to-date, extensive library stocked with reference books, magazine, periodicals for the use of students and trainers. We also have an audio-visual facility for the use of student and trainer.
- Our Fleet consists – 8 single engine Cessna 172 and 1 multi-engine Partenavia P68C aircraft.
- We have a dedicated hostel for Carver students, an on-campus multi-cuisine cafeteria for the use of all personnel. We ensure all meals served are nutritious and well balanced, indoor and outdoor sports facilities to facilitate down time between gruelling sessions and lastly have dedicated on-ground Carver Aviation transport facilities to use for all personnel engaged with us.
Course Structure and Content
The Two Year DGCA-certified course run by the Academy of Carver Aviation consists of four semesters. Two months are wholly devoted to practical, on-the-job training on operational aircraft. The two types of courses and licenses offered are:
This license is obtained by passing 11 Modules of the Basic Knowledge Module Examination specified by the DGCA in Aircraft Rule 61 and CAR 66. (Civil Aviation Requirement) The License holder works as support staff for the maintenance of aircraft on Mechanical and Electrical systems, Jet Engine
Power Plant and Airframe structure. This license allows the holder to issue a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) for Airplanes fitted with Jet Engines.
Avionics is the study of Aircraft Radio and Navigation systems, Aircraft Electrical systems and aircraft Instrumentation systems. Candidates who pass the prerequisite modules prescribed by the DGCA in CAR-66 would receive an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License of Category B2. This license enables the holder to Release to Service an aircraft upon completion of maintenance of Avionics systems.
The certification by the DGCA – Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR-66) enumerates 17 Modules for the AME Course Syllabus. Having studied Mathematics and Physics at the 10 + 2 level, these two modules are considered as covered. Thus, bringing the entire course to 15 modules:
Module 3) Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4) Electronic Fundamentals
Module 5) Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument System
Module 6) Materials and Hardware
Module 7) Maintenance Practices
Module 8) Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9) Human Factors
Module 10) Aviation Legislation
Module 11) Turbine and Piston Aero plane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Module 12) Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and System
Module 13) Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and System
Module 14) Propulsion
Module 15) Gas Turbine Engine
Module 16) Piston Engine
Module 17) Propeller
All questions are of the MCQ pattern
Academy of Carver Aviation has one of the highest AME Examination passing rates – due to their high standards of training and preparation
AME Course Duration
Our training program is constituted in 2 categories i.e. Cat. B1.1(Mechanical) & Category B2 (Avionics), as per the training procedure detailed in CAR 66.
As per CAR 66, the B1.1 Basic training program constitutes of 11 modules & The B2 Basic Training program constitutes of 10 modules. The training program is subdivided as 60% for theory i.e. 1440hrs and 40% for practical i.e. 960 hrs. Out of total of 2400 training hours for B1.1 and for B2 category 1440 hrs for theory and 960 hrs of practical out of 2412 hrs have been planned.
Category:
– B1.1 (Mechanical-Aeroplane Turbine) – The Engineers licensed in this category certify the maintenance of Heavy Aeroplane fitted with Jet-Engine. If anyone has dream to work in Indian of foreign Airlines in Mechanical category, He/she must opt the category B1.1
– Cat. B2 (Avionics) – Engineers licensed in this category certify (as per the scope of Authorization) the various Avionics systems fitted on any kind of Aircraft. Avionics System means the electrical system, Instrument Systems and Radio Navigation Systems.
AME Career Opportunities
India is the 3rd largest aviation industry in the world which is great news for those who desire to make career in aviation. Air traffic in India is growing year by year, exponentially increasing the requirement of aircraft and therefore aviation technicians. Almost daily one reads about new airlines entering the market or of existing ones ordering new aircraft. This trend is creating a huge demand for well qualified, skilled and experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME). An AME qualification can make his / her career in:
- – Airlines – Commercial and Private
- – Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls (MRO) industries
- – Aircraft Manufacturing Companies
- – Aircraft Part Manufacturing Companies
- – Aircraft Operation Organizations
- – Aviation Training Centres
- – Flying Clubs
- – Civil Defence
- – Any place where an aircraft is used for civil operation.
AME Training Program
This is a DGCA approved training course. We offer AME in both Mechanical and Avionics streams.
Our training partner is Go First.
This license is obtained by passing 11 Modules of the Basic Knowledge Module Examination specified by the DGCA in Aircraft Rule 61 and CAR 66. (Civil Aviation Requirement) The License holder works as support staff for the maintenance of aircraft on Mechanical and Electrical systems, Jet Engine
Power Plant and Airframe structure. This license allows the holder to issue a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) for Airplanes fitted with Jet Engines.
Avionics is the study of Aircraft Radio and Navigation systems, Aircraft Electrical systems and aircraft Instrumentation systems. Candidates who pass the prerequisite modules prescribed by the DGCA in CAR-66 would receive an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License of Category B2. This license enables the holder to Release to Service an aircraft upon completion of maintenance of Avionics systems.
The certification by the DGCA – Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR-66) enumerates 17 Modules for the AME Course Syllabus. Having studied Mathematics and Physics at the 10 + 2 level, these two modules are considered as covered. Thus, bringing the entire course to 15 modules:
Module 3) Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4) Electronic Fundamentals
Module 5) Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument System
Module 6) Materials and Hardware
Module 7) Maintenance Practices
Module 8) Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9) Human Factors
Module 10) Aviation Legislation
Module 11) Turbine and Piston Aero plane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Module 12) Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and System
Module 13) Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and System
Module 14) Propulsion
Module 15) Gas Turbine Engine
Module 16) Piston Engine
Module 17) Propeller
All questions are of the MCQ pattern
Academy of Carver Aviation has one of the highest AME Examination passing rates – due to their high standards of training and preparation
Our training program is constituted in 2 categories i.e. Cat. B1.1(Mechanical) & Category B2 (Avionics), as per the training procedure detailed in CAR 66.
As per CAR 66, the B1.1 Basic training program constitutes of 11 modules & The B2 Basic Training program constitutes of 10 modules. The training program is subdivided as 60% for theory i.e. 1440hrs and 40% for practical i.e. 960 hrs. Out of total of 2400 training hours for B1.1 and for B2 category 1440 hrs for theory and 960 hrs of practical out of 2412 hrs have been planned.
Category:
- B1.1 (Mechanical-Aeroplane Turbine) – The Engineers licensed in this category certify the maintenance of Heavy Aeroplane fitted with Jet-Engine. If anyone has dream to work in Indian of foreign Airlines in Mechanical category, He/she must opt the category B1.1
- Cat. B2 (Avionics) – Engineers licensed in this category certify (as per the scope of Authorization) the various Avionics systems fitted on any kind of Aircraft. Avionics System means the electrical system, Instrument Systems and Radio Navigation Systems.
India is the 3rd largest aviation industry in the world which is great news for those who desire to make career in aviation. Air traffic in India is growing year by year, exponentially increasing the requirement of aircraft and therefore aviation technicians. Almost daily one reads about new airlines entering the market or of existing ones ordering new aircraft. This trend is creating a huge demand for well qualified, skilled and experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME). An AME qualification can make his / her career in:
- - Airlines – Commercial and Private
- - Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls (MRO) industries
- - Aircraft Manufacturing Companies
- - Aircraft Part Manufacturing Companies
- - Aircraft Operation Organizations
- - Aviation Training Centres
- - Flying Clubs
- - Civil Defence
- - Any place where an aircraft is used for civil operation.
You will learn to work on both heavy aeroplanes and turbine engines as well as light aeroplanes and piston engines.
You will learn to work with electrical, instrumental and radio navigation systems.
Carver Aviation undertakes maintenance of Cessna 206 and Diamond Aircrafts – DA 40, 42, and 62. These maintenance activities are carried out by trained, active, practicing engineers, this allows an AME student useful practical exposure early in their journey. We also provide practical training with reputed Airlines and MRO’s - Carver Aviation, Baramati, Category – B1.2 – 60 – seats and Mumbai or Hyderabad Airport, Category – B1.1 and B2 – 30 seats each. Our own fleet consists of - 8 Cessnas 172s, 2 Cessnas 152s, 1 Cessna 206, Diamond DA 40, 42 & 62, P-68 (Multi Engine), Piper Comanche PA-30 and King Air C-90 (Turbo Prop).
We organise regular guest lectures by industry experts. These lectures are conducted by subject experts, some who are our alumni, all actively engaged with the Aviation Industry. Our objective is to periodically expose our students to a wide variety and a deep pool of skills and experiences, these interactions allow for valuable insights into on ground experiences, everything from special tips to critical technical updates to networking opportunities, useful to students and instructors alike.
After completing the training, you need to pass the written and practical exams administered by the DGCA in accordance with their published schedule. The written exams assesses your theoretical knowledge and understanding of aviation concepts, regulations and procedures while the practical exams assesses your ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a real scenario. Successful completion of these exams demonstrates your competence and readiness to be a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer. Your license provides the scope of your qualifications.
Candidate must obtain a physical fitness certificate from a DGCA approved medical examiner. Aviation is a physically and mentally demanding field. Colour blindness certificate to be obtained from an DGCA approved Ophthalmologist.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are sought after and are recruited in the following sectors –
Airlines
- Scheduled, Non-scheduled and Cargo Services
- Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or MRO Organizations
- Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations
- Flight Training Organizations
- Aviation Training Centres (Type training and Basic Maintenance Training)
- Aircraft Manufacturing Companies
- Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Companies