The Aviation sector has been providing numerous job opportunities to graduates in India. In the past, in case of India, there weren’t many courses that focused on the aviation sector and groomed students to take on roles in that sector. Usually, Graduates of any discipline used to apply for aviation jobs. They used to get trained after they were selected after an interview. At present, things have changed! There are many aviation sector oriented courses present, which cater to the needs of the aviation Industry! In this article, I will list some of the best Aviation field related courses, which students may pursue after finishing their 12th standard schooling. As usual, I will provide basic course details, eligibility criteria, scope and job opportunities associated with the course etc.
Jobs in Aviation
- BBA 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.
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
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
- 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
- Diploma in Cabin Crew and Ground Staff 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
- 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
- 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.
IATS Aviation Institute
IATS Aviation College, made its humble beginning in June 1996 at ADOOR, a bustling town in God's own country. We have started our prestigious training centre in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM in 2013 and our COCHIN centre was inaugurated in 2014.
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In a short span of time, IATS Aviation College has carved a name for itself in the travel arena by producing professionals of excellent calibre. Job potential in both Airports and Airlines has increased in recent decades. Mastering of communication skills, specialized training by Airline industry professionals and imparting efficient training programmes in travel formalities are the hallmarks of IATS education.
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