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Air India To Set Up Aircraft Maintenance Training Institute In Bengaluru; From Course To Campus, All You Need To Know

The initiative, certified by India's aviation regulator, DGCA, combines two years of academic study with two years of practical training.

by Tooba Shaikh
Air India To Set Up Aircraft Maintenance Training Institute In Bengaluru; From Course To Campus, All You Need To Know

Air India, the nation’s premier global carrier, is establishing a Basic Maintenance Training Organisation or BMTO. This is being done with the aim of delivering a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or AME programme. The initiative, certified by India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation or the DGCA, combines two years of academic study with two years of practical training. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about the new Air India Institute.

Air India To Set Up Aircraft Maintenance Training Institue In Bengaluru

The purpose-built facility, spanning 86,000 square feet, will be situated at Bengaluru Airport City through a partnership with the Bengaluru Airport City Limited or the BACL. Set to commence operations by mid-2026, the campus will feature modern classrooms, fully-equipped laboratories and expert trainers.

The BMTO will be strategically positioned near Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or the MRO facility. This facility is scheduled to open in early 2026. This initiative marks a significant step in Air India’s transformation journey. It aims at creating a robust aviation ecosystem whilst ensuring self-reliance in maintenance engineering capabilities.

The programme is designed to meet the airline’s expanding fleet maintenance requirements. Students will receive specialised training aligned with industry standards and Air India’s specific needs.

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Other Important Details To Know About This Institute

To maintain continuity in AME education and workforce development before the new facility opens, Air India will implement an interim Cadet AME programme. This will be in partnership with established institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. 

Students will have the opportunity to pursue a concurrent bachelor’s degree through university collaborations. This will enhance their academic credentials and career prospects. The BMTO represents Air India’s commitment to developing skilled professionals for aircraft maintenance and engineering operations.

By combining classroom learning with hands-on experience at the MRO facility, the programme aims to create a pipeline of qualified maintenance engineers. This is to support the airline’s growing operations whilst contributing to India’s aviation sector development.

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What are your thoughts about this new institute by Air India? Let us know in the comments section below!

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First Published: November 22, 2024 5:48 PM