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Aeronautical engineers design, develop and maintain aircrafts to ensure high level of technical
precision and safe operations. They work in close coordination with aircraft maintenance engineers
and inflight and maintenance teams.
Flight engineers make pre-flight inspections and are responsible for the efficient performance of
the aircraft during the flight. They diagnose and deal with any system failures, manage repairs,
report any defects to maintenance and later check that they have been dealt with. They may also
be responsible for refuelling.
Engineers carry out routine maintenance on the ground during aircraft overhauling at airports
They respond to reports from air crew of any difficulties experienced during flights, and carry out
repairs and corrections.
They also do maintenance and overhaul of aircraft in hangers and workshops when an aircraft is
due for its regular inspection and checks.
They complete maintenance worksheets and certify these if they are licensed to do so, or get the
certification from a qualified supervisor.Aircraft engineers in civil aviation normally specialise in
aeronautical mechanical or electronic engineering.
Skills required
Strong sense of responsibility
Ability to work speedily with accuracy - since aircrafts have to be serviced in a short time
Normal colour vision
Earnings
2.34 Lakhs to 49.42 Lakhs per annum
(Salary data sourced from PayScale.com)
Earnings Details
Engineers in government organisations, such as HAL, NAL are paid official scales while
those in the private sector are paid according to the scales decided by the management of
the company. Airline professionals get fringe benefits of free travel for self and family as well.
Recruiting Companies
Aeronautical Development Establishment
Air India
Pawan Hans
Path 1:
Std XII
Stream: Sc(PCM)
Entrance Test
IITJEE*
Graduation
BE/ BTech
Aeronautical Engg
Exam &Post Grad
GATE****>
MTech
Goal
Aeronautical Engineer
Path 2:
Std XII
Stream:Sc PCM50%
Professional...
AeroEngg(AeSI)***
Examination
AeSI Mem Exam***
Goal
Aeronautical Engineer
Path 3:
Std XII
Stream:Sc PCM
Course
AME**
Exam
AeSI MemExam***
Goal
Aeronautical Engineer
Path 4:
Std XII
Stream:Sc PCM
Diploma
Engineering
Exam
AeSI Mem Exam***
Goal
Aeronautical Engineer
**Diploma holders in aircraft maintenance engineering can acquire degrees on clearing the exams of
the Aeronautical Society of India.
***Associate Membership of the Aeronautical Society of India:
Sections A and B of this examination has been recognised by the Ministry of Education, on par with
a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from an Indian university. The Engineering Council
of London grants direct entry in part two of their examination for those who have passed sections A
& B..Aeronautical engineering can be studied with this society through correspondence.
Educational qualification for membership examination:
The minimum educational qualification for appearing in this exam is a pass in Class X. Students who
have passed the studentship or who have cleared the 10+2 stage with Physics and Maths are
eligible for part A. Candidates who have passed a Diploma in Engineering are also eligible for the
test. Airmen of the Indian Airforce and Air technical personnel can appear in the section A of the
exam directly.
Section B examination can be taken by the candidates who have completed Section A of the Society
or hold a degree in engineering. There are 8 specialist streams in section 'B'-
Aerodynamics/Structural mechanics/ Propulsion/ Avionics/ Production/Maintenance/Navigation and
Operation/ Communication.
Class XII students with Physics and Maths may enroll for a 3-year course in an Aeronautical
Engineering equivalent course for the AMAeSI (Associate Membership of Aeronautical Society of
India). Institutes conducting the course make arrangements for practical training.
****Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) For admission to postgraduate and
Doctoral programmes in Institutions under MHRD such as IITs IISc, Science research institutions a
National Level Entrance Test GATE is conducted by IITs/ IISc. Selected candidates get a
scholarship/Assistantship for postgraduate and PhD in Engineering/Technology/ Science/
Architecture.
Eligibility :3 yr science degree or 4 year engineering degree, technical diplomas of 3 yrs, architecture
5yr, Integrated 5 year degree courses, Postgrduation in Maths/ Sc/ Stats./ Computer Applications.
Where to study?
Delhi Institute of Aeronautical Sciences
Department of Aerospace Engineering-Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
PEC University of Technology
School of Aeronautics
Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Dehradun
Institute of Aviation Technology
Aeronautical Engineering
What is it about?
Aeronautical engineering is the specialized branch of engineering for the aviation industry. This
discipline involves studying, construction,designing,and science of the airplanes and other space
Main Subjects
The Main Subjects of Aeronautical Engineering are as follows:
Propulsion
Fluid Dynamics
Materials sciences
Structural Analysis
Aerodynamics
Aerospace Propulsion
Job Profiles
The job profiles which are normally given to the aeronautical engineers are as follows:
Aircraft Engineer
Placement Opportunities
Civil Aviation Department
DRDO
ISRO
HAL
NAL
Air India
Jet Airways
Spicejet
Professor
Analysis Engineer
Instructor/Assistant Instructor
Design Engineer
Corporate Trainer cum Design Engineer
System Safety Management Engineer
Aerospace Chief Engineer
Lecturer & Professor
Aeronautical engineering is one of the most exciting career prospects in India. This course offers not
only exciting job prospects in top companies but at the same time, one gets this lifetime thrill of
becoming a pilot and roaming in space.
Most of these passed out aeronautical engineers are hired by ISRO.
Other aircraft manufacturers and prestigious departments like:
o National Aeronautical Laboratory
o Civil Aviation Department
o Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
o Defense Research and Development Laboratories (DRDO)
These engineers can also opt for green pastures in foreign countries.
Jobs are available at the national, international, public and private Airline Services as
well as aircraft manufacturing units.
Aeronautical engineers often work for large aviation companies like Airbus, Boeing, and
even NASA.
Aerospace engineers are in great need of aircraft industrialized divisions, airline
industries, and air turbine production plants or designs.
They can also seek employment in different areas such as design, development, and
maintenance as well as in the managerial and teaching jobs in institutes.
This is an incredibly well-paid job but it is also very demanding. In future, the demand for
aerospace engineers will rise because of their requirement in various sectors. There are lots
of job opportunities available in India as well as in foreign countries.