Air India on Friday announced the establishment of a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO), which will offer a 2-2 year integrated Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Air India. Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA) of the Indian Aviation Regulator. Air India’s BMTO is a step towards building a robust and future-ready aviation ecosystem in India, the company said.

This will serve the airline’s ambitions as it moves forward on its transformation journey, strengthening the availability of aircraft maintenance engineers as Air India expands its fleet, thereby making it self-reliant, she said. declared in a press release.

Air India has signed an agreement with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to develop a tailor-made facility for the AME program which will include modern classrooms and well-equipped laboratories for practical training and a team of qualified trainers.

The purpose-built campus, spanning 86,000 square feet in the airport city of Bengaluru, is expected to be operational by mid-2026, it said.

The goal of the BMTO is to foster a workforce of qualified professionals for aircraft maintenance and engineering operations, where students will receive hands-on experience and training, adhering to industry standards and requirements specific to Air India, he added.

Until the new BMTO facility begins operations, Air India will implement a Cadet AME program with other reputed institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad to ensure continuity of its commitment towards AME training and workforce development. of work as well as to meet its needs for aircraft maintenance engineers.

Sunil Bhaskaran, Director, Air India Aviation Academy, said, “The BMTO will establish a pipeline of qualified engineers trained to Air India standards from the outset. These facilities and program, combined with the proximity to Kempegowda International Airport, will allow our AME cadets to gain practical, real-world experience as part of their training, supporting their future as career-ready professionals. industry, aligned with Air India’s continued fleet expansion needs. .” The program is designed to meet Air India’s growing fleet maintenance needs and provides specialized career pathways for its AME graduates, the company said. Students will also be encouraged to simultaneously pursue bachelor’s degrees through university partnerships, which will enhance their academic and professional opportunities.

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