| In order to qualify for AME an individual has to pass the following papers conducted by DGCA and obtain a Basic License. |
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General Paper 1 -
Aircraft Rules and Regulations
General Paper 2 -
General Engineering
Paper 3 -
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Mechanical stream
- Light Aeroplane
- Heavy Aeroplane
- Rotary Wing Aircraft
- Gas Turbine Engines
- Piston Engines
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Avionics Stream
- Electrical Systems
- Instrument Systems
- Radio Navigation Systems
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| To get a Basic License in any of the above said categories candidate has to pass General Papers 1 & 2 and also at least one paper from any of the categories mentioned in Paper 3 |
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After acquiring the Basic License and requisite experience in the relevant category the candidate becomes eligible to appear in Paper 4. On passing Paper 4 and qualify the Oral cum Practical examinations the candidate is granted AME license in that particular category by DGCA. A candidate can acquire any number of Basic licenses in each stream and subsequent type ratings in his AME license.
The above said examinations are conducted by DGCA thrice a year generally in the second week of February, June and October in a calendar year.
The pass mark for all written examinations conducted by DGCA is 70% |
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| Note: The examination schedule for the current year published by DGCA is available under the title AVIATION NEWS. |
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