Regional Institute Of Aviation

Regional Institute of Aviation (RIA India) is an aviation training institute based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, that specialises in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) education. It is part of a long-running educational group with decades of experience in professional and technical training. The institute focuses on competency-based AME programmes aligned with real-world industry requirements, blending theory and extensive practical hands-on training using well-equipped laboratories and actual aircraft. Its campus infrastructure includes more than nine practical labs and five aircraft for immersive learning, supported by experienced faculty and a job-oriented study culture.

RIA India’s mission is to address the growing demand for skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineers in the aviation sector — a segment critical to aircraft safety and airworthiness. The programme emphasises industry readiness, placing graduates in good positions for employment with airlines, maintenance organisations and aviation service providers. The institute’s training approach, extensive practical exposure, and dedicated campus environment are geared towards producing qualified AME professionals who are highly sought after in the aviation industry.