Hyderabad: Hindustan Institute of Engineering and Technology (HIET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Air India Limited at Wings India 2026 to launch an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering cadet programme.
The HIET initiative aims to build a steady pipeline of licensed aircraft maintenance professionals. Therefore, the programme seeks to meet Air India’s growing demand driven by rapid fleet expansion.
Hindustan Institute of Engineering and Technology will deliver structured training under the HIET agreement. Notably, the institute holds DGCA CAR 147 (Basic) approval.
HIET will train Category B1.1 aeroplane turbine engineers and Category B2 avionics engineers. Meanwhile, Air India will select candidates for the programme.
The training aligns with Air India’s expanding maintenance requirements. As a result, officials said the programme supports the airline’s operational scale-up.
HIET expands role in aviation training
Officials said the HIET partnership combines Air India’s operational expertise with the institute’s approved training infrastructure. Additionally, the collaboration ensures industry-aligned curriculum delivery.
The agreement also standardises selection processes. Further, it provides practical exposure aligned with airline maintenance requirements.
Separately, Orient Flights Aviation Academy, the group’s pilot training arm, inducted a new Tecnam training aircraft at Wings India 2026. At the same time, the academy announced a fleet expansion plan.
Officials said the expansion will increase training capacity. Consequently, the move is expected to reduce student turnaround time.