Question : SHORTAGE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS



(a) whether there was a huge shortage of aeronautical engineers and the number is likely to increase substantially; and

(b) if so, the steps being taken to overcome such situation in future?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS & MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI VAYALAR RAVI )

(a) and (b):- Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)does not maintain data on Aeronautical Engineers. However, DGCA maintains data on Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs). There is no shortage of AMEs in the country as on date.