AME in B1.1 (Heavy Aeroplane & Turbine Engine) 

at Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology, Kandivali East

The three-year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme at Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology has three specializations and 60 students per intake. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India, New Delhi, have both approved the Kandivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra-based institute. The private Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology (TIAT) was founded in 2006. The private Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology (TIAT) offers the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University-accredited Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program, a B.Sc. program, and an industrial Science diploma. Candidates are deemed eligible for admission to the course if they have completed their 10+2 coursework with mathematics, chemistry, and physics as required subjects from an accredited university or board. Candidate's are admitted based on how well they performed on the qualifying exam. The qualified applicants are chosen for admission to the course, and the shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview. After completing this course, there are numerous opportunities in India's rapidly expanding aviation sector. Numerous aviation organizations come to this institute to select candidates on campus; however, the selection process is based only on the students' academic performance during their studies and the number of DGCA module exams they pass. 

Established in 2006, TIAT is a private aviation technology institute. Kandivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra-based Institute of Aviation Safety has received approval from both the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of the Government of India, New Delhi, and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology offers the B.Sc. program, industrial Science diploma, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program, which is accredited by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. The admission process is merit-based. The application form for admission to TIAT is available at the college office and on the official college website. Upon successfully completing the training program, students receive a Certificate of Recognition. Numerous aviation organizations come to this institute to select candidates on campus; however, the selection process is based only on the students' academic performance during their studies and the number of DGCA module exams they pass. The college's brochure makes nice-sounding claims about placements at airlines like Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airlines, and so on, but those claims are not at all accurate.

TIAT, Mumbai offers a two-year on-campus Diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering. Applications for admission to the two-year, full-time Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Program must have been submitted through an accredited board at the intermediate or 10+2 level. There is a 1000 rupee admission fee. Additionally, the annual tuition is 3.25 lakhs.

Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology varies course-wise. Candidates need to meet the latest eligibility criteria as per courses. Students can check the list of course eligibility from the table presented below:

To get admission to the AME course, candidates should meet the last educational qualification set by the institute. Aspirants should complete Class 12 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (PCM) or Diploma. The AME course is offered in three specialisations which are B1.1 (Heavy Aeroplane & Turbine Engine), B2 (Avionics) and B1.3 (Helicopter & Turbine Engine). The duration of the course is two years and it is a certificate course. 

As per the latest report, more than 90% of the 2024 passing out batch was placed. The table below depicts the TIAT placement rate 2024:

Interested students can apply for scholarship by submitting a comprehensive application. The application should outline their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement expressing their passion for aviation. Merit-based sponsorships will be awarded based on a competitive selection process.

As of now, the institute has disclosed the placement percentage and recruiters' details for 2024. Over 90% of the batch was placed in top-notch companies. The list of recruiters that were part of Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology placements 2024 included GMR Group, Aman Aviation, Singapore Airlines, Air India, and many others. As soon as the other information is released it will be updated here.

According to unofficial sources, the alumni of TIAT are working majorly in the Engineering sector with a 58% share. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is illustrated below: 

The list of recruiters that participated in Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology placements over the past few years is presented below: