Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Aircraft maintenance engineering is a very niche skill and has limited market in airlines and aircraft manufacturing and maintenance industry and its ancillaries. Aircraft maintenance engineers have challenges in getting job in R&D organisation and educational institutions. But, if aircraft maintenance engineer is able to get a job, then it will be a high paying job.

IIT Powai, PEC University Chandigarh, IIST Manipal Institute of Technology and Amity University are the best option for aeronautical engineering in terms of placements.

AMIE is considered on par with BE / B.Tech and is recognized by GOI for jobs and higher education. It is a good option for those who are unable to get formal engineering education because of personal reasons.

Job opportunities will be limited to specific sector in industry where aircraft are handled. A better idea would be to opt for more generalised course.

It is quite difficult to obtain CPL as its costly and education is also tough but definitely it is more paying in comparison to aircraft maintenance engineering profession. Opportunities for both pilot and aircraft engineers is equally good. You may choose any based on your interests.

In my opinion, MS in aeronautical engineering from USA universities will open the door of opportunities for you in high technology industry.

As per job prospect, B.Tech have more job prospect, but degree quality is same.