AME Colleges in Madhya Pradesh: How to Choose

Start with DGCA approval

Choosing an AME institute is a big decision. The course takes years, costs lakhs of rupees, and leads to a licence that depends on following DGCA rules exactly. Only training institutes approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are authorised to run AME courses. Basic training must be delivered by an organisation approved under CAR-147.

DGCA publishes the list of approved training organisations on its website, along with the courses approved and the validity of each approval. Make this your first check, before fees, location or brochures.

A 10-point checklist for AME colleges

1. DGCA approval: current and valid for the categories you want.
2. Aircraft and hangar access: you learn far more on real aircraft than from slides.
3. Link with a CAR-145 MRO: practical experience on operating aircraft is required for the licence.
4. Workshops and tools: look for well-equipped workshops for each trade.
5. Faculty: ask how many instructors are licensed engineers with airline or MRO experience.
6. DGCA module exam support: regular tests, revision classes and guidance on the exam process.
7. Placement record: ask where recent batches are working, and speak to past students if you can.
8. Clear fees in writing: including what is not covered. See AME course fees in Bhopal.
9. Degree options: some institutes offer a B.Tech alongside AME, which widens your career choices.
10. Location and living costs: hostel, food, travel and safety for students from outside the city.

Questions to ask on a campus visit

• Can I see the DGCA approval certificate and its validity?
• Which aircraft, engines and components will I train on?
• Where will I complete my practical experience?
• How do you prepare students for DGCA module examinations?
• Which airlines and MROs have hired your students recently?
• What is the total fee, and what extra costs should I plan for?

AME at Redwings, Bhopal

Redwings trains students for aviation careers on its campus in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, at the Pragyan Nursing College Campus on Bypass Road. Here is how Redwings measures up against the checklist:

• Basic training under CAR-147: BAMTO delivers basic aircraft maintenance training under DGCA CAR-147, the first step towards an AME licence.
• Its own DGCA-approved MRO: the group runs an MRO with DGCA approval under CAR-145 at MAL Hangar, near Suktara Airstrip, Seoni (M.P.), which keeps training close to real maintenance work.
• Degree and licence together: the dual programme combines a B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering (Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences, AICTE approved) with AME training.
• Merit-based admission and scholarships through AMERAT 2027, which you can take online or at the campus, in Hindi and English.

The best way to judge any institute is to see it yourself. Call +91 95891 97505 to book a campus visit, or see life at Redwings.

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