The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, invites applications from meritorious students of recognized FTO , AME Institutes and  universities for its Internship Scheme.
The scheme is designed to provide students with first-hand exposure to the regulatory and oversight functions of civil aviation, including areas such as aviation safety, airworthiness, flight operations, Flying Training , air navigation services, aviation security, economic regulation, legal and policy frameworks, and related fields.

Key Highlights of the Internship Scheme:

• Eligibility: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from disciplines such as Engineering, Law, Economics, Management, Public Policy, Aviation, and allied fields
• Duration:3 months
• Stipend:Rs. 5,000/- per month for a maximum of 03 months.
• Intake Schedule: two terms during January to June and July to December.

Candidates may apply in accordance with the prescribed guidelines. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, application procedure, and selection process is available at DGCA website www.dgca.nic.in . You can also view tis information on clicking on this link here .
DGCA looks forward to engaging with FTO,AME Institutes , academic institutions  and Universities to promote experiential learning and capacity building in the Civil Aviation Sector for capacity building and Skill development .

Objective of the Internship

The internship aims to provide participants with:

• In-depth understanding of civil aviation regulation
• Exposure to policy formulation and regulatory frameworks
• Practical insight into technical operations ensuring safe and efficient air travel
• Hands-on experience through guided interaction with seasoned professionals

Scope of Work & Learning Areas

Interns may be assigned to one or more of the following critical aviation domains:

Core Functional Areas

1. Airfare Monitoring & Tariff Analysis – Studying fare trends and pricing transparency
2. Regulatory Impact Assessment – Evaluating effects of aviation regulations
3. Airport Infrastructure & Aerodrome Standards
4. Air Safety, Licensing & Surveillance Systems
5. Environmental Regulation & Sustainability
6. Air Navigation Services & Emerging Technologies etc.

Application & Selection Process

1. Applications are accepted online only via the DGCA official website
2. Applications must be submitted 6 months in advance, but not later than 3 months before the desired term
3. Candidates must specify their Area of Interest (as per Annexure-A)
4. Shortlisting is done by the Training Division, DGCA
5. Final selection is based on interaction/interview with the concerned Directorate Head
6. Selected candidates receive an Offer of Internship directly from DGCA

Domains Available for Internship

• Airworthiness & Regulatory Administration
• Aircraft Design, Manufacturing & Environmental Impact
• Aircraft Act, Rules & Civil Aviation Requirements
• Air Transport & Air Navigation Services
• Flying Training & Sports Aviation
• Data Management & Analysis
• Surveillance, Inspection & Accident Investigation
• Personal Licensing
• Aerodrome Operations
• Drone Directorate
• Aviation Law & Dangerous Goods
• Library, Information Systems & Administration
• Workforce Management & Financial Planning

How to Apply

Eligible candidates may apply directly through the DGCA official website: www.dgca.nic.in

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