New Delhi, Nov 22
National carrier Air India on Friday said it is setting up a basic maintenance training organisation (BMTO) in Bengaluru to cater to the in-house requirement of aircraft maintenance engineers.
To go live by mid-2026, the institute will offer an integrated 2+2 years aircraft maintenance engineering (AME) programme certified by the Indian aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Towards this, Air India signed an agreement with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to develop a build-to-suit facility for the AME programme that will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories for practical training and a team of qualified trainers.
“This facility and programme, combined with proximity to Kempegowda International Airport, will enable our AME cadets to gain hands-on, real-world experience as part of their training, supporting their future as industry-ready professionals aligned with Air India’s ongoing fleet expansion needs,” said Sunil Bhaskaran, Director, Aviation Academy, Air India.
The purpose-built campus is spread over 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City. The institute will serve the ambitions of the airline as it moves ahead in its transformation journey, strengthening the availability of aircraft maintenance engineers as Air India expands its fleet.