GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS
CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT SECTION 2 - AIRWORTHINESS
SERIES 'L' PART XII
ISSUE I, DATED 20TH JANUARY '1992
File No. 11/690/91-AI(2) EFFECTIVE : FORTHWITH
Subject :Approval of Graduate Engineers' Training Scheme.
1. INTRODUCTION :
Aircraft Rule (61) lays down the categories and privileges
of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers' licence and also
specifies that an applicant for the issue/grant of licence
shall prove to the satisfaction of the Director General of
Civil Aviation that he has acquired the requisite
experience.
A minimum of four years aeronautical engineering experience
is required for persons to apply for a licence examination.
However, certain airlines have started a scheme known as
Graduate Engineers' Training Scheme. Considering that the
engineering graduates have devoted sufficient time in the
general engineering and other aspects of engineering in an
organised manner and have obtained the necessary degree, it
will suffice that their training programme is organised in
such a manner that they do not have to undergo the same type
of experience and training as a normal person who applies
for AME Examination with the basic qualification of ten plus
two. This type of training will help the airlines to
recruit qualified people and also to help them produce the
right type of persons in the shortest possible time. This
scheme is although limited to two airlines at present it
could be used by other big operators, if they have got the
proper training school with suitable instructors, class
room facilities etc. in accordance with Category 'G' of CAR
Series 'E'. Approval of such a scheme will be considered
from other operators who have got a genuine need for
sufficient man power and they want the aircraft engineers
for maintaining sophisticated aircraft in large numbers.
2. APPLICABILITY :
This part of CAR lays down the requirements and procedure to
be followed for conducting Graduate Engineers' Training
Scheme by different airlines/operators.
3. DEFINITIONS:
Paper I : Question paper covering aircraft rules.
Paper II : Question paper covering general engineering.
Paper III: Question paper covering specific subjects like
Theory of Flight/Piston Engines/Jet Engines etc. depending
upon the category of licence applied for.
Paper IV: Specific question paper covering Airframe/
Engines/Instruments etc. depending upon the category of
licence applied for.
AME : Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
BAMEC : Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Certificate.
DGCA Approved Course : Any Type Course duly approved by
DGCA, the examination for which is being conducted by
operator's approved Training Division in association with
the representatives of DGCA.
Main Course : Detailed familarisation course covering each
topic of respective category of licence applied for. The
course may be divided into number of phases. Each phase
will consist of specific Airline Transport Association (ATA)
chapter of the airframe/Engine etc. as the case may be. At
the end of each phase there shall be written examination on
the subjects covered.
Mechanical Stream : A degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical
Engineering.
Avionics Stream : A degree in Electrical/Electronics or
equivalent qualification or M.Sc. in electronics.
4. PROCEDURE :
4.1 The airlines/operators desirous of conducting Graduate
Engineers' Training Scheme (GETS) shall submit a
comprehensive proposal for approval, elaborating the
following :
(a) Name of the operator/airline
(b) Training facilities available
(c) Bio-data of the Chief Instructor and other instructors,
their responsibilities and the area of proficiency.
(d) Detailed syllabus for class room training and practical
training giving the duration for different subjects.
4.2 Engineers undergoing the training under GETS shall have
degree in engineering from a recognized
university/institution or equivalent qualifications in
mechanical/aeronautical/electrical/ electronics engineering
or equivalent qualification which has relevance to aircraft
maintenance.
4.3 The graduate engineers qualified in the mechanical stream
may be trained in Airframe/Engine systems whereas engineers
qualified in Avionics stream may be trained in
Electrical/Instrument/Radio, Navigation systems.
4.4 The GET is eligible to appear for Paper I & II of AME/BAMEC
examination after completion of one year training.
4.5 The GET is eligible to appear for Paper III of AME/BAMEC
examination in their respective field in one category after
the completion of second year training.
4.6 During the third year of training, the candidate may undergo
DGCA's approved course on specific aircraft in their
respective categories. At the end of the third year
phasewise examination will be conducted by the training
school under the supervision of Regional Airworthiness
Office. The pass marks in the above examination shall be 70
per cent in each phase and 80 per cent in aggregate. Only
such candidates who have passed Paper I, II and III shall be
permitted to take the approved course.
4.7 Those candidates who have successfully completed the 3-year
training and passed Paper I, Paper II and Paper III
conducted by CEO of DGCA and the approved course shall apply
to Regional Airworthiness Office for oral-cum-practical
examination in the relevant category. The Chief
Instructor/QCM will make necessary request in this regard.
4.8 During the above 3-year training the candidate shall have a
minimum of 2 years practical experience in the trade for
which he intended to appear for licence/approval. This will
include a period of six months in their respective fields
under the supervision of a licensed engineer/approval
holder.
4.9 Candidates who secure 80 per cent in aggregate but fail in
not more than one phase of the main course with a score not
less than 60 per cent can reappear for re-examination. The
pass marks in the re-examination shall be 80 per cent.
Reexamination also called as tandem course can be held after
15 days but within 45 days from the date of completion of
the main course.
4.10 Candidates who successfully complete the above approved
training course will have three chances for appearing in
oral-cum-practical sessions within a maximum period of two
years after passing the approved course. There shall be a
minimum of three months' gap for reappearing in the oral
examination.
4.11 Candidates will have to take repeat main course under the
following circumstances :
(a) Fail to secure 80 per cent marks in aggregate in the
main course.
(b) Fail in more than one phase of the main course.
(c) Fail in any one phase with less than 60 per cent marks
in the main course.
(d) Fail in the tandem course.
4.12 Candidates who do not qualify for issue of licences in three
oral-cum-practical examinations may undergo a refresher
course, the duration of which may be decided by the
Engineering Manager (QC) in consultation with the Regional
Airworthiness Office. However, the written examination at
the end of the refresher course shall cover the entire
syllabus followed for the main course. The qualifying marks
in the examination will remain 70 per cent in each phase and
80 per cent in aggregate. Candidates successful in the
above course will be eligible for only one chance for
appearing in the oral-cum-practical session. The candidates
who fail in the written/oral-cum-practical examination will
have to take the main course again.
4.13 The conditions prescribed in the CAR as well as any other
condition prescribed by DGCA at the time of granting
approval for conducting the GET scheme should be reflected
in the Quality Control Manual.
Sd/-
(S. L. Srivastava)
Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation
for Director General of Civil Aviation