AIESL Trainee Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 65 Posts
AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL), a prominent public sector Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organization in India, has released an Internal Staff Employment Notice (Ref. No. AIESL/HR-HQ/2026/272). The notification invites applications to fill 65 vacancies for the position of Trainee – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Trainee AME) and establish a panel for future operational requirements.
CRITICAL NOTE FOR BLOG READERS: This is an Internal Staff Recruitment Drive. Only current, serving employees of AIESL who meet the mandatory service duration and technical benchmarks are eligible to apply. Open-market/external candidates are not eligible for these positions.
Key Recruitment Dates
| Event | Date / Deadline |
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| Notification Release Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application | May 21, 2026 |
| Last Date & Time for Online Submission | May 26, 2026 (Strictly by 5:00 PM IST) |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility Criteria | May 1, 2026 |
| Assessment / Interview Dates | To be announced later by AIESL |
Vacancy and Operational Frame
• Post Name: Trainee – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Trainee AME)
• Total Vacancies: 65 (Tentative and subject to alteration based on actual company requirements)
• Job Nature: Fixed-Term Contractual Progression
• Placement: Selected trainees can be assigned to any active AIESL base station across India during or after their training period depending on organizational demands.
Eligibility Criteria (As of May 01, 2026)
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Mandatory Service & Experience
• Applicants must be currently serving employees of AIESL.
• A minimum of 5 years of current practical aircraft maintenance experience on operating aircraft (as specified under DGCA CAR 66 guidelines).
• Out of the total experience, at least 2 years of continuous service must have been completed specifically within AIESL.
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Technical Qualifications
• Candidates must have successfully passed the DGCA-conducted knowledge examinations for the respective stream.
• B1 Category (Mechanical): Must have cleared all relevant B1 modules or hold a B1 DGCA License within AIESL’s capability.
• B2 Category (Avionics): Must have cleared all relevant B2 modules or hold a B2 DGCA License within AIESL’s capability.
• Note: Possession of a valid Radio Telephony (RT) License is preferred.
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Age Limit
• Maximum Age: 52 Years.
• Relaxations: Age relaxation policies apply for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen categories in accordance with Government of India statutory guidelines.
Selection, Training & Service Bond
Selection Method
Applications will be scrutinized by a specialized evaluation committee. Candidates found fully compliant with the criteria will face an assessment framework or personal interview process to gauge alignment with current standard engineering practices.
Training & Progression
• Selected personnel will initially be designated as Trainee-AME until they secure the appropriate DGCA Type Rated License.
• AIESL will provide DGCA-approved Type Rated training (B1/B2) based on active fleet expansion layouts.
• Upon successful qualification, allocation to final functional groups (Group A or Group B) depends on performance matrices and specific hangar vacancies.
Service Indemnity Bonds
• General Service Bond: Trainees must execute an indemnity bond of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) to serve AIESL for a mandatory minimum period of 5 years from joining or until superannuation.
• Type Training Bond: Prior to starting actual fleet-specific type training courses, a separate secondary Type Training Bond must be signed as per standard company policy rules.
How to Apply
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Eligible internal candidates should navigate to the official careers interface on the AIESL Website.
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Locate the specific notice titled: “Notification for the post of Trainee AME (Internal Staff) in AIESL”.
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Access the designated Google Form Application Link appended to the notification matrix.
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Fill out the digitized portal data accurately, listing past organizational postings, total service record details, and specific cleared DGCA modules.
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Submit the digital form before the deadline at 5:00 PM on May 26, 2026.
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Note: Candidates who registered for past internal Trainee AME alerts must re-apply anew; old submissions will not carry over.
