Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Schools
What is Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Schools
CAR 147 approval is a mandatory certification governed by Rule 133B of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, which requires all organizations involved in aircraft maintenance training to be approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India. This approval ensures that the training provided is standardized, reliable, and aligned with international aviation requirements. Introduced to bring Indian aviation training in line with global benchmarks, CAR 147 is based on the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) Part 147. It lays down the regulatory framework for setting up and operating Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) schools. Any entity intending to offer maintenance training for aircraft engineers must obtain CAR 147 approval to legally operate and gain industry recognition.
Who Can Apply for this application?
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Schools-Institutions planning to offer basic training programs for aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers.
- Aviation Training Institutes- Organizations providing specialized or type-rated training on specific aircraft models.
- Educational Institutions- Colleges or universities seeking to introduce aviation maintenance training as part of their curriculum.
- Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Companies- MROs wishing to conduct in-house or external certified training programs for technicians and engineers.
- Joint Venture or Franchise Partners- Entities partnering with international training providers to offer DGCA-approved training in India
Documents Required for this Application
- Organization’s registration certificate
- Copy of Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE) and associated procedure manuals
- Form 4 in respect of responsible managers
- Para-wise CAR-147 compliance report along with relevant supporting documents
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Schools
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue the Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Schools
FAQ
CAR 147 approval is a certification granted by the DGCA that authorizes an organization to conduct aircraft maintenance training in compliance with international standards.
Yes, any institute offering basic or type-rated aircraft maintenance training must obtain CAR 147 approval to operate legally in India.
The approval is generally valid for 5 years, subject to annual surveillance and compliance with DGCA regulations.
Applicants must have qualified instructors, proper training facilities (classrooms, labs, tools), a quality system, and a detailed training manual approved by the DGCA.
Yes, CAR 147 is harmonized with EASA Part 147, which ensures training standards meet global aviation safety and quality benchmarks.
Foreign training organizations can collaborate with Indian entities or set up branches in India, but they must comply fully with DGCA’s CAR 147 requirements.
The process typically takes 4–6 months, depending on the completeness of the application and readiness of the training facilities.
Yes, MROs can apply if they wish to provide certified maintenance training for their staff or external trainees.