The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) B1.1 Stream is a specialized aviation course (approved by DGCA Government of India) focused on maintenance repair and safety certification of turbine engine powered aircraft (jet airplanes and large commercial jets).
Graduates of this course become licensed engineers responsible for inspecting, repairing, troubleshooting mechanical and engine systems, and certifying aircraft airworthiness before flights.
The B1.1 course spans about 2400 hours combining both theory and practical training.
Typically, it takes 2 to 3 years, depending on the institute's curriculum structure.
Training includes classroom lessons as well as hands-on work on real aircraft engines and mechanical systems.
The syllabus, as defined by DGCA comprises a mix of basic sciences aircraft systems safety maintenance practices and turbine engine focus.
M1 - Mathematics: For aircraft calculations load analysis structural design.
M2 - Physics: Covers motion, energy, thermodynamics and aerodynamics foundational for understanding aircraft behavior.
M3 - Electrical Fundamentals: Basics of electronics used in engine control systems.
M4 - Electronic Fundamentals: Study of semiconductors sensors circuits relevant to aircraft electronics.
M5 - Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems: Digital circuits, microprocessors and instrumentation systems used in modern aircraft.
M6 - Materials and Hardware: Different materials used in aircraft manufacturing, fasteners like bolts rivets; their properties.
M7A - Maintenance Practices: Techniques to inspect, repair and maintain aircraft systems using standard aviation tools.
M8 - Basic Aerodynamics: The physics behind flight: lift, control surfaces forces on aircraft.
M9A - Human Factors: Emphasizes teamwork safety culture fatigue management communication in maintenance operations.
M10 - Aviation Legislation: Study of national/international aviation laws regulations and compliance standards.
M11A - Aeroplane Aerodynamics Structures and Systems: In-depth look at aircraft systems hydraulics landing gear fuel systems flight controls structural components.
M15 - Gas Turbine Engine: Core subject for B1.1 - working principles components maintenance of turbine (jet) engines.
M17 - Propeller (for turbine engine aircraft that use propellers): Study of propeller operation, pitch control balancing.
The course gives you real world exposure:
Working on live turbine engines disassembly and reassembly.
Performing performance checks ground runs inspections of turbine blades, compressors, fuel & hydraulic systems.
Hands-on maintenance in aviation workshops, hangars, or approved maintenance organisations.
Engine troubleshooting diagnostics and rectification exercises.
This training ensures that students are ready to work on real aircraft and qualify for licensing under DGCA.
It is DGCA-approved licence-based program, giving you official qualification to inspect, maintain, and certify turbine-engine aircraft.
You gain deep mechanical and technical knowledge - engines airframes hydraulics electronics aerodynamics safety and regulations.
Offers excellent career opportunities in airlines, aircraft manufacturing, MRO organisations, defense aviation both in India and abroad.
Because of worldwide reliance on jet aircraft, demand for skilled B1.1 AMEs is high.