Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical Stream) at Star Aviation Academy

If you are looking at Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical Stream), Star Aviation Academy in Gurgaon runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 60 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹5.05 lakh (roughly ₹1.68 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

Star Aviation Academy is a private institute, founded in 2005. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Star Aviation Academy — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most AME programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD. Typical first jobs: mechanical, design, production or maintenance engineer. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Star Aviation Academy for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to AME programmes at Star Aviation Academy as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Star Aviation Academy before you pay anything.

To be considered for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical Stream), you usually need a B.Tech or B.E. in a related branch.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through GATE. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Star Aviation Academy's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take GATE and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Star Aviation Academy on its website (www.staraviationindia.org) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a placement rate of 98% at Star Aviation Academy. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Star Aviation Academy runs 2 AME specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics Stream)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹5.05 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Star Aviation Academy compare with other colleges offering AME in and around Gurgaon?