Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Career
A career that keeps aircraft safe to fly
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer inspects, repairs and certifies aircraft. It is a responsible profession with demand in airlines and MRO companies.
What an AME does
Responsibility for the safe operation of the flight.
Inspect
Check aircraft structure, engines and systems.
Repair
Fix faults and replace parts as per DGCA procedures.
Certify
Sign off aircraft as safe to fly.
Where AMEs work
Licensed engineers work with airlines and in maintenance, repair and overhaul companies. An engineer with responsibility for the safe operation of the flight makes his or her profile reputed and highly demanding.
At Redwings, our complete training and placement package is designed for airline jobs and MRO jobs, and our first batch achieved 100% placement. See the Placements page for student names and employers.
Where an AME licence can take you
A licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the airworthiness of an aircraft. Airlines, MROs, component workshops, flying clubs, charter and helicopter operators and state aviation wings all need licensed engineers.
After the basic training and the DGCA module examinations, engineers gain practical experience on aircraft and then apply for their licence in their category. With experience, they can move into type-rated, supervisory and quality roles.
Redwings students get training and placement support, and the first Redwings batch achieved 100% placement in airline and MRO jobs.
- Scheduled airlines and cargo operators
- MROs and component workshops
- Charter, helicopter and NSOP operators
- Flying clubs and state aviation wings
Line maintenance
Daily checks and defect rectification between flights.
Base maintenance
Scheduled heavy checks in the hangar.
Component shops
Repair and overhaul of engines, avionics and parts.
Career FAQs
What does an AME do?
Inspects, repairs and certifies aircraft.
Where can I get a job?
Airlines and MRO companies. See our Placements page.
Keep reading
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