Civil Aviation Requirements Section 1 - General Series 'A' Part Iii Issue 2, 8 JANUARY 2010 Effective: Forthwith

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP SAFDURJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL
SERIES 'A' PART III
ISSUE 2, 8TH JANUARY 2010 EFFECTIVE: FORTHWITH
F.No.9/38/2009-IR
SUBJECT: Procedure for holding examinations, proficiency checks etc.

for Defence personnel to fulfill the requirements for grant of
civil licences
1. INTRODUCTION:
A large number of personnel working in Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Aviation
Wing of Army have been trained as pilots, navigators, maintenance
engineers/technicians, Air Traffic Controllers, etc. Such personnel have acquired
expertise in the relevant fields. These personnel retire from the defence
departments at a comparatively young age. However, their expertise and services
cannot be gainfully used in the civil aviation sector, as they do not meet the
requirements specified in the Aircraft Rules for grant of civil licences. Due to this,
the expertise acquired by them goes unutilized. With the liberalization of the civil
aviation sector, a number of new operators have started operations, which has
created demand for experienced pilots, maintenance engineers and other categories
of experienced aviation personnel.
This CAR lays down the procedure for training, examination and grant of licences to
the Defence personnel so that large number of serving Defence personnel can
acquire civil licences issued by DGCA while in service.
2. GRANT OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS (AME) LICENCE:
2.1 Approval of Training Schools
Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Aviation Wing of Army may identify training
schools where training will be imparted to Defence personnel to acquire the AME
licences in different categories. These training schools should have necessary
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CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 1 - GENERAL
SERIES ‘A’ PART III 8TH JANUARY 2010
infrastructure, qualified instructors and literature meeting the requirements

specified in Civil Aviation Requirements Section 2, Series ‘E’ Part VIII. These
training schools shall apply to DGCA as stipulated in the said CAR along with
necessary information including the Training Manual for grant of DGCA approval.
The contents of the Training Manual giving the syllabi, details of classroom
training, practical training and also the experience requirements for appearing in
Paper I (Aircraft Rules and Regulations), Paper II (General Engineering) and
Paper III (Theory of Flight/Jet engines/Electrical System/Instrument System/Radio
System/ Helicopter – as applicable) shall be in accordance with the above
mentioned CAR. DGCA, on being satisfied that these schools meet the
requirements, will grant approval to the training school for imparting training.
2.2 Eligibility
The personnel nominated to undergo the training course should meet the
following criteria:
i) As laid down in the Aircraft Rules, 1937 and Civil Aviation Requirements,
the candidate should have completed 10 plus 2 standard examination
with physics, chemistry and mathematics and should have scored at least
50% marks in aggregate in the above subjects or should have passed
Diploma in Engineering allied to aircraft maintenance or any other
qualification acceptable to DGCA.
ii) Should be working in the Aeronautical Engineering branch of Indian Air

Force/Indian Navy/Aviation Wing of Army.
2.3 Written Examination
i) On successful completion of the training course, DGCA shall conduct

written examination for Paper I, Paper II and Paper III as specified in the
applicable CAR, at the Defence training schools as convenient to the
school authorities;
ii) Invigilation of the written examination shall be carried out by the DGCA
and the Defence authorities jointly.
iii) The subjects, duration and the pass marks for the examination papers
would be in accordance with CAR Section 2, Series ‘L’ Part II, as amended
from time to time or any other CAR on the subject.
iv) The evaluation of the papers shall be carried out by DGCA and the result
declared within seven days of conducting the examination.
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V) Personnel who fail in the examination can appear in the regular

examination conducted by DGCA at various DGCA centers in accordance
with the procedure applicable to civil candidates.
2.4 Grant of Basic Licence
Basic licence shall be granted in the relevant category to such of those

personnel, who have successfully passed Paper I, Paper II and Paper III.
The procedure for issue of licence such as submission of application,
medical certificate and other documents to be submitted along with the
application is detailed in CAR Section 2, Series ‘L’ Part VIII.
2.5 Grant of Type Rated Licence
i) Defence personnel who have obtained Basic Licences may undergo a

type-training course on any type of civil aircraft registered in India.
ii) Defence personnel may undergo type training course at any of the DGCA
approved Defence School or DGCA approved course and appear in the
written examination conducted by DGCA immediately after completion of
the course. They may also appear in the regular Paper IV (specific Paper)
examination conducted by DGCA at scheduled sessions.
iii) After successful completion of the above training, candidates meeting the
experience requirement as specified in the Aircraft Rules, 1937 and the
relevant CARs may appear in oral-cum-practical examination on
Aircraft/Engine/Systems related to the training. The examination shall be
conducted by a DGCA Board, which may include a senior officer from the
concerned engineering wing of Defence services.
iv) Candidates meeting all the requirements including medical standards will
be issued with type rated licence. Details regarding issuance of licence,
such as application, medical certificate, fees etc. are given in CAR
Section 2, Series ‘L’ Part I.
3. Grant of Pilot Licence:
i) Applicants shall meet the requirements laid down in Schedule II to the

Aircraft Rules, 1937, with regard to age, educational qualifications, skill,
knowledge and medical standards.
ii) The procedure outlined with regard to training and written examinations
for AMEs can be followed in respect of pilots also. As a result, the
Defence personnel having undergone the requisite training from the
DGCA approved Defence institutes can appear in the written
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examinations conducted by DGCA at these institutes on completion of

their training courses.
iii) With regard to issuance of pilot’s licence, the flying experience acquired in
the Defence Services shall be counted towards the minimum qualifying
experience required for grant of civil licences.
iv) The Defence personnel can undergo the skill test with the DGCA
approved examiners from defence services on the aircraft type registered
in India and having a valid Certificate of Airworthiness from DGCA, India.
v) The Defence personnel shall undergo Medical Examination at the DGCA

approved Air Force Medical Centres as is done for civil candidates in
accordance with CAR Section 7 Flight Crew Standards Series ‘C’ Part I.
This shall be done in coordination with the Directorate of Training &
Licensing of DGCA.
vi) With respect to the aircraft type endorsement, the syllabi for ground
training, simulator training and flying training shall be approved by the
Chief Flight Operations Inspector of DGCA. The written examination for
type training shall be on the lines of the written examinations conducted in
case of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. The simulator training, flying
training and checks may be conducted by DGCA approved instructor/
examiner pilots of Defence Services.
vii) The Defence personnel shall acquire FRTO from the Wireless Advisor,
Ministry of Communications, in accordance with requirements stipulated
in the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
viii) Candidates meeting the requirements of the Aircraft Rules, 1937,

including medical standards, shall be issued with civil licences by DGCA
on receipt of application in the prescribed proforma along with the
documents relating to skill test, medical fitness, fees, etc.
ix) The approval of Examiners/ Instructors/ Check Pilots of the defence

Pilots shall be granted by DGCA in accordance with the criteria laid down
in the CARs of Section 7, Series I as is done for civil pilots.
4. GENERAL :
i) The validity of the written examinations and flying tests shall be in

accordance with the provisions of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
ii) The Defence Institutes shall render all assistance and make arrangements
for access of DGCA officers to carry out required inspection of the training
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institutes and to conduct examination and will facilitate DGCA officers in all
respects.
iii) Any future amendments to the applicable provisions of Aircraft Rules,

1937, Civil Aviation Requirements or other regulatory documents shall
also be applicable to the aforesaid procedures.
(Dr. Nasim Zaidi)

Director General of Civil Aviation

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT: Procedure for holding examinations, proficiency checks etc.

2. GRANT OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS (AME) LICENCE:

2.1 Approval of Training Schools

infrastructure, qualified instructors and literature meeting the requirements

ii) Should be working in the Aeronautical Engineering branch of Indian Air

2.3 Written Examination

i) On successful completion of the training course, DGCA shall conduct

V) Personnel who fail in the examination can appear in the regular

2.4 Grant of Basic Licence

Basic licence shall be granted in the relevant category to such of those

2.5 Grant of Type Rated Licence

i) Defence personnel who have obtained Basic Licences may undergo a

3. Grant of Pilot Licence:

i) Applicants shall meet the requirements laid down in Schedule II to the

examinations conducted by DGCA at these institutes on completion of

v) The Defence personnel shall undergo Medical Examination at the DGCA

viii) Candidates meeting the requirements of the Aircraft Rules, 1937,

ix) The approval of Examiners/ Instructors/ Check Pilots of the defence

i) The validity of the written examinations and flying tests shall be in

iii) Any future amendments to the applicable provisions of Aircraft Rules,

(Dr. Nasim Zaidi)

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