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ABOUT AVIATION
Aviation Is The Practical Aspect Or Art Of Aeronautics, Being The Design, Development,
Production, Operation And Use Of Aircraft, Especially Heavier-than-air Aircraft.
The Aviation Industry Is Gaining A Lot Of Popularity These Days. With The Increase In The Number Of Aviation
Companies, The Demand For Aviation Professionals Is On The Rise. The Short-term Courses In Aviation Are A
Great Choice For Aspirants To Learn Valuable Knowledge And Skill In A Short Period Of Time.
Aviation Industry Covers A Range Of Courses From Cabin Crew Training To Ground Staff, To Ticket Management,
To Aviation Training. Students Through These Courses Can Gain An Insight Into Aviation Industry And Understand
How It Has Become An Indispensable Part Of Human Life. Aspirants Planning To Pursue Their Career In The
Aviation Industry Will Be Most Likely To Be Privy To Various Thrilling And Exciting Opportunities For Travelling
Around The World.
The Coursework Also Provides Students With Sufficient Knowledge And Experience To Start Their Own Aviation
Academy And Businesses.
1 B.B.A. IN AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

It Is A 3 Years Long Undergraduate Management Program. The Good News Is That Many B.B.A. Programs Allows Students To
Specialize In Certain Area/Discipline. In Our Case, It Is A Program That Focuses On The Running And Management Of An
Airport. If One Is Keen On Improving One’s Qualifications, Then He/She May Also Go For An M.B.A. Degree After Completing
This B.B.A. Program.
 
B.B.A. In Airport Management Trains Students To Take On Managerial And Administrative Posts In An Airport. The Course
Material Covers Subjects Like-
 
Introduction To Airport Management
Human Resource Management
Accounting
Financial Management
Marketing
Safety Management
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Students From Any Stream, Who Have Passed 12th Standard Board Examinations Are Eligible To
Pursue This Course. Minimum Marks Criteria Exists, But It Varies From One Institute To
Another. Usually, It Is Around 50% Marks.
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

After Completing The Course, Graduates May Get Hired At Major International Or Domestic
Airports. Average Starting Salary Is Usually Between 3-6 Lakh Rupees Per Year. Job Roles
Available Are-
 
Airport Manager
Administrator
Staff Manager
Safety Officer
2 DIPLOMA IN AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

This Is A Diploma Course That Lasts 1 Year And Focuses Solely On The Area Of Airport Management. While It
Does A Better Job In Dealing With The Technical Details, When Compared To B.B.A. Program, I Must Also Admit
That This Diploma Degree Doesn’t Possess As Much Value As The B.B.A. Program Does. A Good Way To Solve
This Problem Is By Going For A Post Graduate Diploma In Airport Management After Finishing Any Graduation
Course!
 
Important Subjects Covered In Diploma In Airport Management Course Are-
 
Airport Strategy And Functioning
Cargo Management And Handling
Staff Management
Safety And Security Management
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Students Who Have Passed 12th Standard (Any Stream) Are Eligible To Apply For This 1 Year
Long Diploma Course.
 
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Domestic As Well As International Airports Are The Prime Recruiters. Average Starting Salary Is
Between 2-5 Lakh Rupees Per Year. Graduates May Get The Below Mentioned Job Posts-
 
Airport Manager
Assistant Manager
Cargo Department Manager
3 COMMERCIAL PILOT TRAINING

Among The Many Jobs That The Aviation Sector Provides, This One Has To Be The Most
Glamorous As Well As Rewarding One! But Commercial Pilot Training Is Very Costly! On The
Other Hand, Once Finished, This Course Will Ensure That You Land A Well Rewarding Job!
 The Course Involves Practical Training As Well As Theoretical Subjects. At The End Of The
Program, Successful Candidates Will Be Awarded CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Only 12th Science Stream Students Who Have Passed 12th Board Exams (With Physics,
Chemistry And Mathematics Subjects) Are Eligible To Apply For This Course.
Minimum Marks Criteria Exists, Which Varies Between 45-50% Marks In Case Of Most
Institutes.
Also, Candidates Have To Clear Written Exam, Pilot Aptitude Test As Well As Interview To Get
Selected Into The Training Program.
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Simple- Successful Candidates May Go On And Become Commercial Or Ferry Pilots (In Private
Or Government Sector Airlines, Chartered Flights Etc)!
One May Also Become A Flight Instructor After Gaining Experience.
Average Starting Salary Could Be Anywhere Between 5-12 Lakh Rupees Per Year.
4 DIPLOMA IN GROUND STAFF AND CABIN
CREW TRAINING
This Diploma Course Is Aimed At Training Students To Take On Roles Of Air Hostess
, Steward On Flights.
The Course Duration Varies, But Is Generally 6 Months Or 1 Year Long. Some
Important Subjects Taught In This Course Are-
 
Communication Skills
Customer Services
In Flight Training
Safety And First Aid Procedures
Food And Beverage Production And Serving
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Students Who Have Passed 12th Standard Board Examinations (Any Stream) Are Eligible To
Pursue This Course.
Both Male And Female Students May Pursue This Program.
 
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Successful Candidates May Take On Various Roles Such As- Flight Attendants, Part Of Ground
Staff, Office Operator Etc.
Starting Salary Is Generally Between 4-6 Lakh Rupees Per Year. Some Job Posts Available Are-
 
Air Hostess
Steward
Front End Office Operator
5 DIPLOMA IN AVIATION HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Has Become An Indispensable Element, No Matter What Industry We Are Dealing
With.
Aviation Sector Is No Different, It Too Requires Qualified And Skilled Professionals, Who Are
Capable Of Taking Care Of Hospitality Needs Of The Aviation Sector. The Course Duration Is 1
Year. Important Subjects Covered In This Course Are-
 
Introduction To Aviation Hospitality
Communications Skills
Management
Food And Beverage Production
Foreign Languages
Front Office Operations
Computer And IT Skills
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Students Who Have Passed 12th Standard Examinations (Any Stream) Are Eligible To Apply For
This Course.
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Successful Candidates May Land Jobs Like- Cabin Crew, Ground Staff, Office Operators Etc.
Average Starting Salary Is Between 4-6 Lakh Rupees Per Year.
 
6 AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

A Technical Course That Lasts 4 Years, BE/B Tech Degree In Aeronautical Engineering Will Help
You Land A Job Related To The Aviation Sector. Aeronautical Engineering Is All About
Designing, Manufacturing And Maintaining Aircraft!
 
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Students Who Have Passed 12th Science Stream (With Physics, Chemistry And Mathematics
Subjects) Are Eligible To Apply For This Course.
Students Have To Clear National As Well As State Level Entrance Tests To Get Admission In
Recognized Institutes.
 
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates Will Be Absorbed By Private Airlines.

Over There, Graduates May Work In Jobs Posts Like- Chief Engineer, Research And
Development Engineer, Design Engineer Etc.
Average Starting Salary Is Generally Between 3-5 Lakh Rupees Per Year.
 
7 B.SC. AVIATION
B.Sc. In Aviation Is A 3 Years Long Undergraduate Degree Program. This Course Covers Topics
Such As Air Regulations, Navigation, Meteorology, Aircraft And Engine, Air Traffic Control,
Aviation Security, Flight Safety And Crew Management. After Pursuing This Course, Successful
Candidates May Take Up Jobs Such As Air Traffic Controller, Ground Operations Staff, Cargo
Management Staff, Ticketing Staff Etc.
 
One May Also Go For PG Courses Related To Aviation Sector, Such As MBA (Relevant), M.Sc.
Aviation Safety, PG Diploma Courses (Relevant) Etc. If Interested, Successful Candidates May
Also Go For CPL Training!
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Students Who Have Passed 10+2 Board Examination (With Physics And Mathematics Subjects)
From A Recognized Board Are Eligible To Pursue This Course.
Minimum Marks Criteria May Exist In Case Of Many Institutes (Around 50% Marks, May Vary
From One Institute To Another).
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates Will Be Able To Find A Job At Airports.

Diverse Job Opportunities Are Available In Front Of Aviation Graduates.
They May Take On Technical Jobs Such As Air Traffic Control, Safety Management And
Technical Ground Operations.
They May Also Take On Management Related Jobs.
Starting Salary Depends On The Job Profile And Job Location.
It Could Be Anywhere Between 2-4 Lakh Rupees Per Year.
8 DIPLOMA IN AIRFARE AND TICKETING
MANAGEMENT:
This Course Will Suit Those Who Want To Take Up A Ground Duty Job.
It Is A Diploma Certificate Course.
Course Duration Could Be Anywhere Between 6 Months To 1 Year.
This Course Is Available In Part Time As Well As Full Time Formats. The Course Covers Topics
Such As- Airline Codes, Ticketing Terminology, Electronic Ticketing, Passport And Visas,
Foreign Exchange, Airfares And Ticketing Software. After Pursuing This Course, One Will Be
Able To Find Job In The Ticketing Department.
 
Ticketing Courses Are Also Available In The Form Of Combination Courses. An Example Is-
Diploma In Travel Management And Air Ticketing.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Students Who Have Passed 10+2 Board Examination (Any Stream- Science, Commerce Or Arts)
Or Equivalent From A Recognized Board Are Eligible To Pursue This Course.
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates Will Be Able To Find A Job At Airports. Front Office Jobs Can Be Easily Bagged By
Ticketing Course Diploma Holders.
Airline Customer Care And Service Is Another Area Where One May Find A Job, After
Completing This Course. Average Starting Salary Is Around 2-3 Lakh Rupees Per Year.
9 AME (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
ENGINEERING)
AME Is A 3 Years Long Technical Training Course. Academic Program Is 2½ Years Long. After
The Academic Program, Students Also Have To Go Through 6 Months Long Internship Program.
On Successfully Completing Academic Program And Internship, One Will Be Awarded AME
License By The DGCA.
 
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Deal With Inspection, Maintenance And Servicing Of Aircraft.
Licensed AME Professionals Are Usually Hired By Government Airline As Well As Private
Airlines. Aviation Organizations, Aircraft Maintenance Firms And Flying Schools Are Also
Known To Recruit Them.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Students Who Have Passed 10+2 Science Stream (With Physics, Chemistry And Mathematics
Subjects) With Minimum 50% Aggregate Marks Are Eligible To Pursue This Course.
Diploma Holders (With Minimum 50% Aggregate Marks) Are Also Eligible To Pursue It.
SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Government Airline, Private Airlines, Aviation Organizations, Aircraft Maintenance Firms And
Flying Schools Known To Recruit Them AME Professionals.
They May Also Work For Firms Manufacturing Aircraft Parts.
Starting Salary Is Generally Around 3-5 Lakh Rupees Per Year.
SOME OF COLLEGES PROVIDING AVIATION
COURSES

Gmr Aviation Academy

Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy
Asia Pacific Flight Training Academy
Hyderabad Aviation Academy.