Two rules to know: CAR 147 and CAR 66
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) training and licensing in India follow two DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements. CAR 147 approves the organisations that run basic AME training. CAR 66 sets out the licence itself: its categories, the knowledge modules, the exams and the practical experience you need before DGCA issues it.
Train at a CAR 147 approved school
Basic training at an approved organisation is the usual starting point. DGCA publishes the list of CAR 147 approved organisations, and our directory turns it into a searchable list of AME schools with each school’s city, DGCA region, first approval date and current validity.
Exams and experience
The licence needs both knowledge and hands-on time. You pass DGCA module exams and build practical maintenance experience on aircraft before applying through eGCA. The length of training and experience depends on the licence category, so check the current CAR 66 on the DGCA website for the category you want.
Where licensed engineers work
AMEs work for airlines, charter operators, helicopter operators and maintenance organisations approved under CAR 145. Our directory lists approved maintenance organisations, airlines and charter operators, which is a useful starting list for internships and jobs.
Choosing a school
- Confirm the school is on DGCA’s CAR 147 list and its approval is valid.
- Ask which licence categories its course prepares you for.
- Ask how many past students passed DGCA modules and how long it took.
- Ask where practical training happens and on which aircraft types.
- Get the full fee, including exam fees and any hostel costs, in writing.
Common questions
What is CAR 147?
The DGCA Civil Aviation Requirement under which organisations are approved to run basic aircraft maintenance engineer training.
What is CAR 66?
The DGCA Civil Aviation Requirement that governs the aircraft maintenance engineer licence: categories, knowledge modules, exams and experience.
Where can I find approved AME schools?
DGCA publishes the list of CAR 147 approved organisations. AIR BITOLA’s directory makes it searchable by name, city and state.
Sources
General information, checked against the sources above on the date published. It is not legal, regulatory or medical advice. Rules change, so confirm with DGCA or the relevant authority before acting.