If you want to be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) after your 12th or HSC

If you want to be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and passed HSC or 12th standard studies from Bangladesh or abroad then this blog is for you. Let's take a look in detail at this blog:

What is Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is a highly skilled professional responsible for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of aircraft to ensure their safe and efficient operation. These engineers play a crucial role in aviation safety, as they are responsible for ensuring that aircraft are airworthy and comply with all relevant regulations and standards. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers play a crucial role in the aviation industry's safety and efficiency. Their expertise ensures that aircraft are well-maintained, reducing the risk of mechanical failures and contributing to the overall reliability and safety of air travel.

Responsibilities and Specializations

AMEs are responsible for performing routine inspections, scheduled maintenance, and repairs on aircraft. They work on various systems and components, including engines, airframes, avionics, electrical systems, hydraulics, and more. Their duties also involve troubleshooting and diagnosing aircraft issues, conducting necessary repairs or replacements, and ensuring that all work is properly documented.

AMEs can specialize in different areas of aircraft maintenance. For instance, some may focus on specific aircraft types (e.g., helicopters, fixed-wing planes) or certain systems (e.g., avionics, engines). The aviation industry often categorizes AMEs into various license categories based on their specialization.

Licensing and Certification

Becoming an AME requires obtaining the appropriate licenses and certifications. The specific requirements vary depending on the country and the regulatory authority governing aviation. Generally, AMEs need to complete an approved training program, gain practical experience, and pass written and practical examinations to obtain their licenses.

Work Environment

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers work in various settings, including commercial airlines, maintenance and repair organizations (MROs), corporate aviation, and military aviation. The job often involves working in hangars, repair shops, or on the tarmac.

Admission Notice for EASA & CAAB Part 147 Approved B1.1 & B2 Basic Training Course for Bangladeshi Nationals and Foreigners. European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 147 & Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Part 147 Approved Maintenance Training Organization.

Bangladesh Airlines Training Center (BATC) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the only EASA Part-147-approved Aircraft Maintenance Training Organization in Bangladesh. This training center is also approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh as CAAB Part 147 organization for conducting aircraft maintenance engineering courses. Under the privileges of EASA Part-147 and CAAB Part 147 approval, BATC is offering the basic courses for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering on

• Category B1.1 (Aeroplane Turbine)
• Category B2 (Avionics)

Course Duration

03 (Three) years including practical training on live Aircraft

Pre-requisite for Admission

HSC (Science) with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a Scale of 5.0 with
A minimum grade point of A- (minus) in Physics, Chemistry, and mathematics or its equivalent

The Mission of the Program

• To develop human resources for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at European Standards. 
• To meet the local and international requirements of AMEs in the Aircraft Maintenance arena.
• To earn remittance by exporting skilled human resources.

Benefits from the Program

• Successful completion of each module includes EASA and CAAB Part 66 licensing examination at BATC.
• On completion of the training,, the students will be able to work in the Aircraft Maintenance arena all over the world.
• This course will meet the initial requirement of obtaining a license from the Civil Aviation authorities of any EU country, Bangladesh,, and other countries

Course Fee Structure 

• For Bangladeshi students 
• Total course fee: BDT 9,00,000 
• 1st installment of BDT 3,00,000 during admission and 
• The rest amount to 4 equal installments of BDT 1,50,000 every six months. 
• For SAARC students 
• Total course fee: USD 15,000 
• 1st installment USD 5,000 during admission and 
• The rest amount to 2 equal installments of USD 5,000 every ten months.
• For International students 
• Total course fee: USD 18,000 
• 1st installment USD 6,000 during admission and 
• The rest amount in 2 equal installments of USD 6,000 every ten months.

Class Size

• 16 (Sixteen) students (For Category B1.1)
• 16 (Sixteen) students (For Category B2)

Date of Application, Admission & Course

Last date of application: 10 August 2023
List of eligible candidates: 14 August 2023 (at www.batc.ac.bd)
Admission Test & Result: 20 August 2023
Admission start: 21 August 2023
Last date of admission: 10 September 2023
Admission from the waiting list: 11 September – 14 September 2023
Course Start: 17 September 2023

Marks Distribution in Admission Test

Physics 30 

Mathematics 30 

Chemistry 10 

English 20 

General Knowledge 10 

Total 100

The prospectus and Application form will be available on www.batc.ac.bd and at BATC during office hours (9:00 am to 4:00 pm). Application fee of Tk. 200/- to be paid during the submission of the application at BATC.

N.B. Biman Management reserves the right to change/cancel any particulars of this circular.

Any update regarding this circular will be available in www.batc.ac.bd

For any queries please contact

Bangladesh Airlines Training Center (BATC)
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229.
Phone-8901500-19 (7339, 7340)
Mobile: 01755500516

Website: www.batc.ac.bd

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