Aeronautical engineering is one such subject in which today’s youth are very much interested. Seeing the airplanes flying in the open sky, any student naturally gets curious, that if he could also connect with these planes.

Engineering related to aeronautics and aircraft is a very attractive subject but getting into it is not as easy as it looks. But if you are promising, hardworking, and have the ability to succeed in competition, then you will not have much problem in this field.

 

Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licenses (Ame Licenses) are two different fields in aeronautics and the methods of obtaining them are completely different.

Aeronautical engineering mainly deals with the construction, design, development, and research of airplanes, rockets, spacecraft, missiles, etc. This is a highly technical subject and B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D., etc. can be done under it.

On the other hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License is a type of license that is granted by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.

DGCA A person is allowed to certify an aircraft, aircraft engine, or aircraft equipment only after obtaining this license from the Authority.

In other words, an aircraft cannot take off until the aircraft maintenance engineer puts his signature on the relevant papers.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is also responsible for repairing and replacing spare parts, engines, etc. in case of faults in the aircraft.

Aeronautical Engineer And Aerospace Engineering

B.Tech (Aero) degree can be obtained from a recognized engineering college. You can get these degrees from these prestigious colleges –

1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
2. IIT Mumbai
3. IIT Kharagpur
4. IIT Chennai
5. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
6. Madras Institute of Technology, Chromepet, Chennai
7. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
8. Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore
9. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum

The course of Aeronautical Engineering is of 4 years and after passing the 12th examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, one can appear in their entrance examination, IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), and then JEE Advanced.

These exams are of a very high level and therefore require a lot of hard work and preparation. After B.Tech in the above-mentioned institutes, M.Tech and Ph.D. Can also be done.

Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore also offers M.Tech (Aero) and Ph.D. in the curriculum.

Aeronautical Society Of India

Every year, the Aeronautical Society of India holds the Associate Membership Examination. Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’ of these examinations are considered equivalent to B.Tech (Aero). An M.Tech. a degree can be obtained based on this admission.

Candidates who pass this exam are eligible to apply for jobs advertised by the Union Public Service Commission as well as other government and semi-government jobs.

The Aeronautical Society examinations are similar to the AMI (Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers) examinations in that they consist of ten papers in sections ‘A’ and ‘B’.

These papers cover a variety of topics in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and Aeronautical Engineering. Every year, 40 to 50 people pass this exam.

For the Aeronautical Society of India examinations, a 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or three years Diploma is necessary.

Information related to the Aeronautical Society can also be seen on the website – www.aerosocietyindia.in

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence

DGCA for aircraft repair and maintenance. AME issued this A driver’s license is required.

Even if a B.Tech (Aero) degree holder wants to do aircraft repair and maintenance, he should also be allowed to do D.G.C.A. AME work. Obtaining a license is required. These types of engineers are known as aircraft maintenance engineers or ground engineers.

It should be noted that the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the only agency with the authority to grant an AMI license.

This license D.G.C.A. requires passing three UPSC-conducted tests and then the viva voce test.

• Paper-I (Aircraft Rules and Regulations),
• Paper-2 (Aircraft General Engineering and Maintenance Practice) and
• There are Paper-3 (special paper on Airframe or Engine or related subject).

These papers are also very difficult and are prepared with the aim that those who pass them should have complete knowledge of each and every part of the aircraft so that they can independently repair, maintain and improve the aircraft.

DGCA AME provided by Although the license is obtained after a lot of difficulties and many years of hard work, this license is very important.

People who have obtained this license get jobs easily in air companies etc. and their salary etc. is also very high.

Directorate General Of Civil Aviation –DGCA

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted recognition to a number of private institutions in the country, allowing them to conduct AME. Can provide complete licensure examination preparation (written, oral, and practical).

All of these institutes have small planes (real planes) and engines for training, which should be done by the DGCA. Recognition is required. D.G.C.A.’s website is www.dgca.nic.in for more information.

These are coaching institutes that train trainees in subjects related to aeronautical engineering over a three to four-year period.

On the basis of this training, the trainees sit for the Aeronautical Society of India’s (AME) examinations. Can take licencing exams.

DGCA List of some private institutions recognized by –

1. School of Aviation Science and Technology – New Delhi
2. Hindustan Academy of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers – Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
3. Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Aeronautics – Jaipur (Rajasthan)
4. VSM Aerospace – Bengaluru (Karnataka)
5. Institute of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers – Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh)
6. Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Science – Kuniyamuthur (Coimbatore)
7. Hindustan Institute of Aeronautics – Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
8. Academy of Aerospace and Aviation – Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
9. Indian Institute of Aeronautical Science – Kolkata (West Bengal)
10. Indian Institute of Aeronautics – Patna (Bihar)
11. Indian Institute of Aeronautical Science – Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)

Aeronautical Engineering Information

There is a huge misconception in the minds of people that it is necessary to obtain only an aeronautical engineering degree to enter the field of aviation. But this is an absolutely wrong fact.

In fact, even on the basis of a degree in mechanical, electrical, computer engineering, electronics, etc., jobs can be obtained in airlines or in areas related to aeronautics.

On probing you will come to know that there are many AMEs of different airlines. License holders and graduate engineers are not aeronautical engineers but belong to mechanical or electronics etc. branches. These people, once they get into the job, have to clear the Aeronautical Society’s exams or get the DGCA. Trying to get a license.

By the way, it is also necessary to mention here that Indian Air Force is another major option to enter the field of aeronautical engineering and aeronautics.

Thus, if one gets selected in the Indian Air Force (especially in the technical branch) through various competitions and selection processes, he/she may also come in some form or the other in this field.

Aeronautical Engineering Salary in India

The salary of an Aeronautical Engineer in India is much better than in any other field, as we all know that the salary of a government engineer is limited, whereas the salary of an engineer in the private sector is not limited. Let us tell you here that the salary of a government engineer can be around 30,000 / – to 60,000 / – and the salary of a private engineer can be around 1,00000 / – to 2,00000 / – per month i.e. 12-15 lakhs per year.

FAQS

Q. Is aeronautical engineering a good career?
Ans- Because career opportunities in India are expanding at an exponential rate, choosing Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering as a career path provides ample opportunities. There are numerous job opportunities available in both the public and private sectors.

Q. How can I apply for aeronautical engineering after the 12th?
Ans- In order to apply for aeronautical engineering courses at top Indian colleges, students must first pass their entrance exams. These exams are held at the university, state, and national levels. Several institutes also offer admission based on the JEE Main merit list.

Q. What is the salary of IIT aeronautical engineer?
Ans- The average annual salary for an Aerospace Engineer in India is 4.1 Lakhs (34.2k per month).

Q. Can I join ISRO after aeronautical engineering?
Ans- A candidate must have a degree in Aerospace Engineering to become an Aerospace Engineer at Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Q. Can I do Aeronautical Engineering without jee?
Ans- Yes, admission to Aeronautical Engineering can be obtained without taking the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination); however, the JEE is not required.