No, you don’t really risk missing out on global career opportunities if you pursue your Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) from a reputed college in Delhi that includes EASA-aligned training modules—like those offered by Puran Murti Campus and similar institutes.
While some students worry that a diploma from India may limit their international options, the truth is that many colleges now offer dual-track or integrated AME programs that comply with both DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India) and EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) standards. EASA is the leading aviation authority in Europe, and its certifications are widely accepted across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and even parts of North America and Africa.
Here’s how the global pathway works:
Colleges that offer EASA-approved modules train students on the subjects and systems required by EASA Part-66, which governs aircraft maintenance licensing. These modules include:
Aircraft general knowledge
Maintenance practices
Electrical fundamentals
Digital techniques and electronic instrument systems
Aerodynamics and flight controls
Gas turbine and piston engines
Aviation legislation and human factors
Successfully completing these modules brings you one step closer to earning an EASA Category A or B license, depending on the depth and duration of your training and exams.
To gain EASA certification, students must pass a series of module exams and complete a prescribed amount of practical maintenance experience (usually at an EASA-approved MRO). Many Indian colleges help students prepare for and register for these exams, either in India through approved testing centers or abroad. Some students also pursue internships or job placements in EASA-approved facilities, fulfilling the experience requirement to apply for a full license.
Once licensed under EASA, your qualifications are accepted by:
Airlines and MROs across Europe
Aviation companies in the Middle East and Gulf countries
Asian giants like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and AirAsia
Many countries in Africa and even regions in Canada or Australia, where experience and EASA modules are often valued or recognized for local conversion
Reputed AME colleges also maintain international collaborations with aviation academies, aircraft maintenance organizations (AMOs), and airlines, which open up opportunities for:
Overseas internships
Student exchange programs
Job placement assistance abroad
Training in foreign aviation hubs (Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.)
Of course, it’s important to choose your college wisely—prefer those that clearly offer EASA module support, have DGCA approval, and a track record of international student placements.
Even without EASA training during your diploma, you can still go abroad by:
Gaining initial experience in India and applying for foreign jobs that accept DGCA qualifications
Converting your Indian AME diploma via local licensing pathways (like FAA in the U.S.)
Pursuing higher education (B.Tech or B.Sc. in Aviation Maintenance) from international universities after your diploma