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Mount Zion College of AME
Mount Zion College of AME
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Mount Zion College of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is an aviation training institute established in 2007 and located in Kadammanitta / Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. It is approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India under CAR-147(Basic) for training in Category B1.1 Aeroplane Turbine aircraft maintenance. The campus spreads over a large scenic area and is dedicated to providing quality education in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering through experienced faculty, up-to-date curriculum, and a blend of theoretical and practical training. Core facilities include in-house aircraft (like a Learjet and Cessna), airframe and engine workshops, electrical and avionics labs, and a well-stocked library to support student learning. Separate hostels for boys and girls, transport services, and a student canteen are provided to support campus life. The institute aims to prepare students for careers in aviation maintenance with strong foundational knowledge and hands-on skills.
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Category B1.1
This is a DGCA-approved basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineering training course under CAR 147 (Basic) focused on Category B1.1 for Aeroplane Turbine. It includes both theoretical study and practical hands-on training covering the 11 required modules in aircraft maintenance as prescribed by regulatory norms. Practical sessions are conducted using in-house workshops and actual aircraft (Learjet & Cessna), along with real-world experience at an approved maintenance organisation.
Course Fees₹4,67,000
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Facilities and Services
| DGCA Approval | Approved by the DGCA, Government of India vide Letter No. DGCA/CAR/147/(B)/39 under CAR-147 (Basic) in Category B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbines |
| Established | 2007, at Kumbazha near Kumbazha Bridge, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala |
| Aircraft on Campus | Three Cessna light aircraft and one Learjet heavy aircraft for practical training |
| Workshops & Labs | Electrical, avionics, composites, NDT (non-destructive testing), wind tunnel, airframe bay, machine shop and tyre bay facilities |
| Practical Training | CAR-147 practical training conducted at Air India Engineering Services Limited, Thiruvananthapuram, from Semester II |
| Hostel & Amenities | Separate hostel accommodation for male and female students with dining halls, at Rs.6,500 per month, plus indoor games and recreational spaces |
FAQ's
What is the total fee at Mount Zion College of AME?
The published 2025-27 fee structure comes to Rs.4,67,000: Rs.3,30,000 in in-house fees plus a Rs.1,37,000 practical training fee. Both figures are from the college's own fee-structure document.
How is the in-house fee broken down?
Semester I is Rs.1,20,000 (registration Rs.10,000, tuition Rs.70,000, uniform Rs.10,000, tool kit Rs.10,000, study materials Rs.20,000). Semesters II, III and IV are Rs.70,000 each in tuition. Payment is due before the start of each semester.
What is the Rs.1,37,000 practical training fee?
It is paid directly to Air India Engineering Services, Thiruvananthapuram, not to the college, before practical training begins in Semester II. Expenses incurred during technical visits to Air India Trivandrum are borne by the student.
What does accommodation cost?
Lodging and boarding are optional at Rs.6,500 per month.
Is Mount Zion College of AME DGCA approved?
Yes. It is approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Government of India vide Letter No. DGCA/CAR/147/(B)/39 under CAR-147 (Basic) in Category B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbines.
Which stream does the college offer?
One: Category B1.1 (Aeroplane Turbine), the mechanical stream. The college describes its aim as imparting ab-initio training covering the basic licence in the mechanical stream. It does not offer the B2 avionics stream.
What aircraft are on campus?
Three Cessna light aircraft and one Learjet heavy aircraft, used for practical training alongside airframe and engine workshop facilities.
What laboratory facilities are there?
Electrical, avionics, composites and NDT (non-destructive testing) labs, a wind tunnel, an airframe bay, a machine shop and a tyre bay.
When was the college established and where is it?
Established in 2007, at Kumbazha, near Kumbazha Bridge, Pathanamthitta, Kerala 689653.
How does Mount Zion compare on cost?
At Rs.4,67,000 all-in it sits below most three-year AME-plus-degree packages, which commonly run Rs.6,00,000 to Rs.8,50,000. The trade-offs are that it offers only the B1.1 mechanical stream, and that Rs.1,37,000 of the total is paid separately to Air India Engineering Services rather than to the college.
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