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Regional Institute Of Aviation
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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.
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Courses
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Mechanical Stream
The Mechanical Stream is part of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) programme at Regional Institute of Aviation. It aligns with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regulatory requirements and focuses on the mechanical aspects of aircraft maintenance such as airframe, engine systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems and other mechanical components that are essential for aircraft airworthiness and airframe safety. This stream prepares students for careers in aircraft maintenance with strong emphasis on practical and theoretical aviation skills.
Course Fees₹5,45,000
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Avionics Stream
The Avionics Stream at Regional Institute of Aviation (RIA India) is part of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) training programme focused on aircraft electrical, electronic and avionics systems. This stream equips students with knowledge and practical skills related to aircraft instruments, navigation systems, communication systems, radar, electrical power distribution, flight controls, and avionics troubleshooting. It follows the DGCA-approved AME syllabus and prepares learners for roles in aircraft avionics maintenance as required in the aviation industry.
Course Fees₹5,45,000
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Reviews
SREEDEV J R
Three aircraft for hands-on training
A great place to train in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. Friendly and supportive teachers, a well-equipped aircraft engine lab, and practical training on three semi-functional aircraft provide excellent hands-on experience. I am proud to be a part of the 2023-2025 batch. Highly recommended for aspiring AME students.
Alisha Buharudeen
Internship experience
I am very glad and satisfied with the internship provided by the institution. All the faculty were well experienced and taught us as much as they could within the limited time. A great place for AME training - they provide the basic training an AME student needs to understand how to maintain an aircraft to the level of certifying it to fly.
Vaishnav A
Decommissioned aircraft for practicals
Among the few colleges, RIA is one of the best options to earn an aircraft maintenance engineering qualification. The college has exceptionally skilled and experienced faculty and to its credit great lab facilities with decommissioned aircraft for hands-on experience. Good campus and a good environment for students.
ASIF K SULAIMAN
Hostel, mess and bus service
A unique place to experience and learn Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in Trivandrum. Best campus and facilities compared to other AME institutes in South India. Excellent college for learning. Has good hostel and mess facilities, bus service and excellent teaching staff.
Kiran Kumar
Two streams only
A place for learning aircraft maintenance engineering. Courses offered in two streams only - avionics and mechanical.
SREEDEV J R
Three aircraft for hands-on training
A great place to train in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. Friendly and supportive teachers, a well-equipped aircraft engine lab, and practical training on three semi-functional aircraft provide excellent hands-on experience. I am proud to be a part of the 2023-2025 batch. Highly recommended for aspiring AME students.
Alisha Buharudeen
Internship experience
I am very glad and satisfied with the internship provided by the institution. All the faculty were well experienced and taught us as much as they could within the limited time. A great place for AME training - they provide the basic training an AME student needs to understand how to maintain an aircraft to the level of certifying it to fly.
Vaishnav A
Decommissioned aircraft for practicals
Among the few colleges, RIA is one of the best options to earn an aircraft maintenance engineering qualification. The college has exceptionally skilled and experienced faculty and to its credit great lab facilities with decommissioned aircraft for hands-on experience. Good campus and a good environment for students.
ASIF K SULAIMAN
Hostel, mess and bus service
A unique place to experience and learn Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in Trivandrum. Best campus and facilities compared to other AME institutes in South India. Excellent college for learning. Has good hostel and mess facilities, bus service and excellent teaching staff.
Kiran Kumar
Two streams only
A place for learning aircraft maintenance engineering. Courses offered in two streams only - avionics and mechanical.
Facilities and Services
| DGCA Approval | Approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India |
| Streams Offered | Aeroplane Turbine B1.1 (Mechanical Stream) and Avionics Stream |
| Aircraft for Training | Three semi-functional / decommissioned aircraft on campus, plus a well-equipped aircraft engine laboratory |
| Fee Transparency | One of the few Indian AME institutes publishing a fully itemised fee table, with the AMO training fee shown separately |
| Campus Facilities | Training labs, library, classrooms, hostels and bus service at Pallichal, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Industry Engagement | Runs internships and basic aircraft maintenance training for engineering students from other colleges, with certification |
FAQ's
What is the total fee at Regional Institute of Aviation?
RIA publishes an itemised fee table: admission fee Rs.50,000 (one time), tools, text books and uniform Rs.40,000 (one time), tuition Rs.80,000 per semester, and an AMO training fee of Rs.1,35,000 (one time). Over a standard four-semester programme that comes to approximately Rs.5,45,000 in total. RIA publishes the components rather than a headline total, so confirm the number of semesters for your batch when you enrol.
What is the AMO training fee?
Rs.1,35,000, charged once, covering the practical training component at an approved maintenance organisation. RIA is one of the few Indian AME institutes to show this separately rather than folding it into tuition or omitting it - it is the line item most commonly missing from headline fees elsewhere, which makes RIA easier to compare honestly.
Is RIA DGCA approved?
Yes, by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
Which streams does RIA offer?
Two: Aeroplane Turbine B1.1 (Mechanical Stream), covering airframes, jet and piston engines, engine parts and hydraulic systems; and the Avionics Stream, covering aircraft electrical, instrument and radio-navigation systems.
What aircraft are available for training?
Students describe practical training on three semi-functional aircraft on campus alongside a well-equipped aircraft engine laboratory. Reviewers across several years consistently single out the hands-on access.
What is the eligibility?
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board or university, or a three-year diploma in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics engineering recognised by a state technical education board as an equivalent qualification. Applicants must be at least 17 at the time of admission.
How long is the course?
Reviewers describe two-year batches (for example a 2023-2025 batch), consistent with the CAR-147 (Basic) standard of four semesters. Confirm the current structure with the institute.
Where is RIA located?
Pallichal, Vedivachan Kovil P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695501.
What do students say?
RIA holds 3.8 from 135 Google reviews as of August 2026, and the institute responds to reviews individually. Positive reviews consistently cite the aircraft and engine labs, the faculty, and hostel, mess and bus facilities. Several reviewers note the environment is strict and structured.
Does RIA offer anything short of the full AME course?
Yes. RIA runs internships and short basic aircraft maintenance training for aeronautical engineering students from other colleges, with certificates presented by its training and quality managers - useful if you want exposure before committing to the full programme.
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