Western India Institute Of Aeronautics

Western India Institute of Aeronautics (WIIA) is an aviation education institute in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The site says it was founded in 2004 by Dr. Nagesh Bhandari. It is recognized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Ms. Radhika Bhandari leads the institute, according to the site.

The institute offers B.Tech programs in aircraft maintenance engineering, aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering and defence aerospace. It also offers a BBA in aviation. The site lists aircraft maintenance licence categories B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B2. Short courses include drone training, familiarisation of jet engines and a cadet AME program.

The site says the campus has a Boeing 737-200, a Learjet 24, a Zenith CH 2000 and Chetak Lama-III aircraft for hands-on training. It also lists workshops, labs and simulators. The site gives the figures of 50 or more industry partners, 10 or more specialized labs and 800 or more global alumni.

The B.Tech courses are offered in association with Indus University. The site says the institute has a DGCA-approved curriculum. Students can get financial aid information on the site. The site also lists facilities and fees pages.

The site says the placement team provides soft skill training and workforce support. It says the institute helps students find internships and jobs. The alumni network is described as a link to aviation employers.

The contact details are a phone number, +91 7227 037781, and an admissions address. The site has a campus tour, a counsellor option and an online application. Recent news includes a first aid and CPR training session and a visit from a director of IN-SPACe, a government space agency.