India is growing its Aviation business and so people are also getting attracted towards the Aviation industry to make their career. In the majority of cases, people in India tend to choose government jobs over private jobs. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering(AME) students often face difficulty in getting government jobs and there are many questions as to how to get a government job in the field of Aircraft Maintenance.
It is obvious that people prefer comfort and good sum to lead a life in India. Now there are questions you might be asking as to how you will get an AME job in India? Is it good for my career as an AME to work in the government sector? Will I be able to enhance my career in aviation?
The government of India owns many aircraft and it is distributed among various government organisations. There are many Government enterprises that manage aircraft operations. So let us take a look at the top 5 government organisations where you can make your career as an AME:
Indian Airforce (IAF)
It is a dream for many students to work in this prestigious institute. You can enter IAF through AFCAT conducted by IAF. Lots of students prepare for AFCAT every year, it is conducted twice a year. You can appear for this entrance examination after pursuing Bsc. Aircraft Maintenance or BSc Aeronautics.
If someone wants to be an AME you can join Indian Airforce after +2 also. To know what are the qualities you need to be a good AME click here.
Indian Army
Indian army has its own aircraft and mainly helicopters. Indian army recruits aircraft maintenance engineers as it was advertised in technical graduate course notification. More often than not, people get confused as it is sometimes written as B.E/B.Tech in Aeronautical or aerospace but related fields like AME graduates and other allied disciplines students can also apply for such posts.
Indian Army is a prestigious organisation with good emoluments and facilities and you will be posted at good ranks as you qualify the selection procedure.
Government jobs at HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a government enterprise that deals with designing, manufacturing, repairing and overhauling of Aircraft. HAL often recruits Aircraft maintenance Engineers and Aircraft maintenance technicians on a permanent basis or contractual basis. HAL also offers apprenticeships for aircraft maintenance students.
BSF Air wings
The Border Security Force also owns and operates its aircraft. Earlier BSF used to recruit on a contractual basis and on a walk-in interview basis. If any candidates want government jobs in the AME field you may apply at BSF. Since last year Entrance examination was introduced for Joining BSF. Follow Aeronefs and BSF official website for notification release for recruitment.
Government Jobs at DGCA
Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the Regulatory Authority for Civil Aviation in India it is also a part of the ministry of civil Aviation. DGCA often recruits Airworthiness officers, Accident Investigators and various other posts. One may apply for such posts as per eligibility.
These are only a few sectors that are mentioned in this blog. There are many Government sectors and enterprises that own and operate aircraft like the Indian Coast Guard, Pawan Hans Limited, Airports Authority of India, Indian Navy etc. AME candidates can make their careers in these sectors.
Aviation Industry is growing and Government Schemes like UDAN, 100-day plans etc. will make good opportunities for AME students as well as students from Aviation Industry. Also, the introduction of new aircraft in the country’s defence sectors will create new scopes and government jobs in the Aviation industry. Follow Aeronefs for more interesting blogs and verified Aviation Jobs.
