The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body for civil aviation in India. It issues several categories of aircraft maintenance engineer AME License to individuals who are qualified to perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft and aircraft components.
The categories of AME licenses issued by the DGCA include:
Mechanical stream: Authorizes the holder to maintain and repair aircraft structures, including fuselages, wings, and tail assemblies.
Electrical stream: Authorizes the holder to maintain and repair aircraft electrical systems, including generators, motors, and wiring.
Radio stream: Authorizes the holder to maintain and repair aircraft radio communication and navigation systems.
Instrument stream: Authorizes the holder to maintain and repair aircraft instruments, including gyroscopes, accelerometers, and altimeters.
Powerplant stream: Authorizes the holder to maintain and repair aircraft engines.
Avionics stream: Authorizes the holder to maintain and repair aircraft avionics systems, including flight control systems and weather radar.
Composite stream: Authorizes the holder to maintain and repair aircraft composite structures and materials.
Rotary wing stream: Authorizes the holder to maintain and repair helicopters and other rotary wing aircraft.
The specific requirements for obtaining an AME license in each category may vary depending on the type of aircraft and the complexity of the systems to be maintained and repaired.