An AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) license issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is a certification that allows an individual to perform maintenance, repair, and certification of aircraft and aircraft components within the European Union and countries that adopt EASA regulations. EASA is the regulatory authority responsible for aviation safety in Europe, and it sets standards and requirements for various aspects of aviation, including aircraft maintenance.

To obtain an EASA AME license, an individual typically goes through a structured training program at an approved EASA Part-147 maintenance training organization. The training covers a wide range of topics related to aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, safety regulations, and other essential aspects of aircraft maintenance. The specific requirements for obtaining the license can vary depending on the category and type of aircraft an individual intends to work on.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course Eligibility

The candidates who desire to be an AME have to fulfill following eligibility:-

• Candidate must be appearing or passed 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board.
• Candidate age must be between 16 to 28 years at the time of admission.
• The number of attempts which a candidate can avail at AME CET shall be limited to 03 (three).

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course duration is of 4 years, which includes 2 years academic program and 2 years of practical training. The theoretical knowledge will be gathered at EASA approved AME institute and live training will be held in EASA approved organization.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course Stream

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course stream classified in the following categories:-

A License:- A license category is further classified in the following categories which are as follows:-

• A1 License:- A1 license allows maintenance, repair, and solve the simple defects of an aeroplane with the jet engine.
• A2 License:- A2 license allows maintenance, repair, and troubleshoot of the simple defects of an aeroplane with the piston engine.
• A3 License:- A3 license certifies the maintenance, repair, and solve the simple defects of a helicopter with the jet engine.
• A4 License:- A4 license certify the maintenance, rectify, and troubleshoot the simple defects of a helicopter with the piston engine.

B1 License:- B1 licensed AME has to rectify and solve the issues regarding the mechanical parts of an aircraft.

The subcategories of B1 license is as follows:-

• B1.1 License:- B1.1 licensed AME has to certify the mechanical parts of an aeroplane with the jet engine. The mechanical parts can be engine, fuselage, landing gear, etc.
• B1.2 License:- B1.2 licensed AME has to maintain, repair, and solve the issues of an aeroplane with the piston engine.
• B1.3 License:- B1.3 license holder has to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot the issue of helicopter with the jet engine.
• B1.4 License:- B1.4 license holder has to maintain, repair, and solve the problems occurs in a helicopter with the piston engine.

B2 license:- B2 license commonly known as “avionics”. This license holder allows to maintain, repair, and troubleshooting the issues related to the electronic parts of an aircraft.

The subcategories of B2 license is as follows:-

• Electrical system
• Radio and Navigation system
• Instrumental system

To get AME EASA license, candidate can undergo the following procedure which are as follows:-

• Candidate has to fulfil the eligibility criteria to get admission for AME EASA course.
• Candidate should fill up the AME CET 2024 registration form to get admission in EASA approved AME Institutes and up to 100% scholarship on tuition fees.
• After admission, student has to clear the institute’s exam, modules, and training in live environment to get the license. The training in this should be from EASA approved organisations.