Flight Engineer and Aircraft Technicians

Flight Engineers


Nature of Work :

Carries out preflight in flight and after flight inspections, ensure safety and efficient operation of the aircraft.

Eligibility Mode of Selection Other Information

Upper age limit 30 yrs Advertisement in news papers Salary Rs. 43,000/-pm.

(5 years relaxed for SC/ST) and allowances

Degree in Electronical/

Electric/Mechanical/

Aeronautical/Computer/

Engineering with a minimum of one year experience in

maintenance of Aircraft/Engine/Accessories OR SSC

with science and completed flight engineers Ground course in basic/techniques etc.

Aeronautical engineers

Aeronautical engineers design, develop and test aircraft, space vehicles, missiles etc. applying engineering principles and techniques. It is a very small branch of engineering and the world over there are very few openings. Employment opportunities are with aircraft manufacturers,airlines,and R and D usually for defence and the government. An Aeronautical engineer designs, develops, analyses, constructs, tests, maintains and service aircrafts of various types from small 2-seater planes to jumbo jet planes. He/ She studies principles of flight, Aerodynamics, Aerodynamic design and testing, Air craft structure, vibration and Aero elasticity, Propulsion, Aircraft machine dynamics, Avionics , Metrology, Air worthiness and Air regulation, Air Traffic control among other basic engineering science and Aeronautical Engineering subjects and applies his/ her knowledge in production of air crafts, testing and maintenance of aircrafts.

Aeronautical Engineering includes occupations concerned with design and development of aircraft, space vehicles, surface effect vehicles, missiles, weapons, and related systems. Accessory techniques needed are those found in electronic and electrical engineering, mechanical and electromechanical engineering, metallurgy, propulsion systems design, ordnance engineering, and human factors and test engineering.

The Work (Career Profile)

Engineering is a huge and diverse field that is central to all our lives. The aerospace industry has a world-class reputation, and is one of the most technically advanced areas of engineering. It encapsulates skill, innovation and variety.

Aeronautical Engineers are concerned with applying the principles of science and technology to the research, design, manufacture and maintenance of aircraft, missiles and space satellites.

The majority of aeronautical engineers work for aircraft manufacturing companies, airlines, the Armed Forces or Research Groups. They usually specialize in one of the following areas:

Research
Aeronautical engineers tend to specialize in either Blue Sky Research or Applied Research. Blue Sky Research involves an in-depth understanding of and an ability to develop and use fundamental physical processes and physics laws. This process is usually carried out in a controlled environment, such as a university research center/laboratory. Applied Research concerns the application of a specialist area of Blue Sky Research and is usually carried out in a design environment either in industry or at a university research center.

Design
Design can range from producing a single component to a whole aircraft engine. The design of an aircraft, missile or space satellite is the product of a whole team effort. Companies may also work with other manufactures to draw on design expertise and knowledge.

Manufacture
This involves manufacturing, modifying and assembling the components that eventually all come together to produce an aircraft, missile, or satellite. This process is sometimes called systems integration.

Maintenance Aircraft maintenance engineers ensure that an aircraft is safe and fully operational. This involves regular inspection, maintenance and servicing of an aircraft. All aircraft maintenance engineers are licensed to practice in the India by Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Personal Qualities/Skills

Keen interest in aviation
Sound technical knowledge
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to think innovatively
Excellent team working skills
Strong communication skills


Job opportunities and Career prospects:

An Aeronautical Engineer finds opportunities in :

· Airlines like Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc.
· Aircraft development, research & manufacturing organizations like
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL)
· Civil aviation department
· Indian Air Force
· Research organization like DRDO (Defense Research & Development
Organization), National Aeronautical Lab, etc.

With the Indian Government’s open Sky Policy, which was implemented in 1993, there has been many private Airlines operating in Indian Sky. There are also a few new Airports coming up all over the country on major as well as trunk routes (routes which connect metro cities with other small towns or cities). So, prospects of Aeronautical Engineers are good. No. of Aeronautical engineers in the country is very limited.

The programme is offered in a very limited number of engineering colleges in the country-

Punjab Engineering College,Chandigarh,

IITs(Bombay, Madras, Kharagpur, Kanpur),

Anna University,Chennai,

Madras Institute of Technology,Chennai(after B.Sc.Physics),

for which you will need to take an admission test and be among the top scorers too.

The Indian Institute of Aeronautics offers an Associate Membership exam which is considered equivalent to a BE in aeronautical engineering.

Eligibility :

You must have a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or be an Associate Member of Aeronautical Society of India (AM e SI).

Remuneration :

The starting salary as a trainee Aeronautical Engineer you will earn about Rs.25,000/- or more per month, if you get into an airlines. Research organizations, Aircraft developing and manufacturing organizations and other organizations pay around Rs.12,000/- per month to a trainee Aeronautical Engineer.

You'll Associate With: Avionics Technicians, Computer Programmers, Electrical Engineers, Government Officials

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