Before You Skip Your Next DGCA Module Exam, Read This... It Could Cost You ₹1 Crore Over Your Career

Below is a professional career progression table that reflects the typical global career pathway for an EASA/DGCA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME). The remuneration shown is an indicative range and varies by country, airline, MRO, aircraft type, certifications, and experience.

Career Level	Rank / Position	Qualification / Requirement	Typical Experience	Primary Responsibilities	Typical Monthly Salary (India)	Typical Monthly Salary (Middle East)	Typical Annual Salary (Europe)
🟡 Stripe 1	Trainee AME	Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, pursuing EASA Part-66/DGCA modules	0–2 Years	Workshop training, aircraft familiarization,documentation, safety procedures, practical exposure	₹15,000–35,000	AED 2,500–4,000	€18,000–30,000
🟡🟡 Stripe 2	Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)	EASA Part-66 Basic Licence (Cat A/B1/B2) or DGCA Basic Licence	2–5 Years	Scheduled maintenance, defect rectification, inspections, line & base maintenance	₹40,000–80,000	AED 5,000–8,000	€30,000–45,000
🟡🟡🟡 Stripe 3	Licensed AME (LAE/AME)	Basic Licence + Aircraft Type Rating (A320/B737/B787 etc.)	5–10 Years	Certifying maintenance, troubleshooting, airworthiness release, defect analysis	₹1.2–3.0 Lakhs	AED 12,000–25,000	€55,000–90,000
🟡🟡🟡🟡 Stripe 4	Fleet Engineer / Senior AME	Type Rated Licensed Engineer + Multiple Aircraft Experience + Leadership Skills	10–15 Years	Fleet reliability, maintenance planning, technical leadership, mentoring, dispatch reliability	₹2.5–5.0 Lakhs	AED 20,000–35,000	€80,000–120,000
⭐ Stripe 5 (Future Growth)	Maintenance Manager / Base Maintenance Manager / Quality Manager / Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAMO)	Extensive certifying experience, management training, regulatory approvals	15–20+ Years	Managing maintenance organizations, quality systems, compliance, budgeting, strategic planning	₹4–8 Lakhs+	AED 30,000–50,000+	€100,000–160,000+