Becoming an Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer - AME CET means following a clear educational journey in aviation and engineering. First, you should finish 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or have a 3-year engineering diploma from a recognised board or university. These subjects give you the basic technical foundation you need for aircraft manufacturing and design.
After that, you can take the AME CET (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test). AME CET is a national-level entrance test in India for aviation courses, including aeronautical, aerospace, and aircraft manufacturing-related programmes. Qualifying this exam helps you get into good colleges or universities offering relevant engineering courses.
Once you secure admission, you'll enrol in a bachelor's degree such as Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (focused on manufacturing). This undergraduate programme typically lasts 3-4 years, and includes theory, practical labs, and project work.
During your degree, focus on subjects like aircraft materials, manufacturing processes, quality control, and design tools like CAD/CAM. These topics build the skills you need to convert aircraft designs into real, safe machines. Practical internships with aerospace companies are also very helpful.
After graduation, you can enter the aviation industry as an Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer or pursue higher studies (like a master's degree) to specialise further. A higher degree may open doors to research, advanced manufacturing roles, and leadership positions.