Aeronautical Engineering

Alpine College of Management and Technology (Dehradun):

• General placements: The college has excellent overall placement data, although branch-specific data is not clearly available.
• Aeronautical (core) placements: Media. Such core aeronautical jobs (aerospace R&D, aircraft design) are not assured by campus placements, like most private colleges.
• Jobs available: The majority of Aeronautical students are put into IT, software, operations, manufacturing, QA or a general engineering job, and not necessarily aerospace.
• Average package: Placed students will have an average package of about 3-5 LPA.
• Best packages: Premium packages sold are typically not routine or general aeronautical functions, but special or exceptional cases.
• Recruiters: Firms visiting the campus are primarily firms in IT and service-based businesses; there are occasional and few references to aviation.
• Internships: Alpine aviation ecosystem has some aviation-related internships, but it does not guarantee placements.

Reality Check: There are fewer core jobs in Aeronautical Engineering in India. It can be required that students have good projects, CAD tools (CATIA/SolidWorks), internships or advanced education (M.Tech / MS) in order to be absorbed into core aerospace firms such as HAL, DRDO, ISRO, Boeing, etc.

Bottom Line: The average placement assistance for B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering is provided by Alpine College.
It is acceptable for a general engineering career, but not the best if you want to be sure of core aeronautical placements. Campus placements are not the only point. Success is heavily reliant on what you can do, internships, and additional specialization.

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering is a 3 year polytechnic degree dealing with aircraft design, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance. It teaches technical information of the aircraft functioning and equips students with aviation related employment.

• Eligibility: After Class 10 study can include students with Science and Mathematics. Majority of the institutes need 40-50 percent marks. Entrance tests are taken in some colleges whereas most of the colleges do direct admissions based on merit.
• Course Structure:

The Diploma also consists of theoretical courses and hands-on training. Key subjects include:

• Aerodynamics
• Aircraft Structures
• Aircraft Propulsion
• Aircraft Materials
• Aviation Systems and Instruments.
• Aviation Safety and Regulations.
• Engineering Drawing and CAD
• Introduction to Electrical and Electronics.
• Workshop Practices

Students are also involved in labs and can have industry placements in aviation companies or maintenance facilities.

• Skills Gained: You study aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, component testing, repair procedures, drafting and safety rules that are needed in the aviation employment.

• Career Opportunities: Graduates may also do work in airports, airlines, aircraft manufacturing companies, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facilities, defence organisations such as DRDO, HAL, ISRO (in support capacity). Common job roles include:
  
  Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
  
  Aeronautical Technician
  
  Quality Control Inspector
  
  CAD Technician
  
  Aviation Assembly Technician.

• Salary: The average salary received by freshers is of INR 15,000-25,000 per month and the salary may increase up to INR 30000-60000 + depending on the company and job description.

• Higher Studies: Students may undertake B.Tech Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering after the Diploma as a lateral entry (direct 2 + year). You can also take B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics or do AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering).

• Who Should Choose It: Students who have an interest in aircraft, space and engineering and those who want to be able to enter a career early in aviation or want to continue their studies in the aeronautical world.