Does Flights, Airport, Aviation, etc excites you? Do you want to become a part of the gigantic aviation sector in India? If the answer to the question is yes, you have end up in the right place. This article will take you through the tour of different aviation courses that one could take up in India to get posted in different designations. The article will also clear the eligibility criteria that is required to join the different courses and what designation you could expect post successful completion of your course.
Commercial Pilot Training
Among the plethora of jobs that you can expect in the aviation sector, commercial pilot training is the most lucrative as well as highly paid one. But Commercial Pilot training is very costly course to begin but, however, on the other side, once finished, this course will ensure that you end up in a well rewarding job. The course involves both practical training as well as theoretical subjects. Therefore, students need to pass their class 12 with mandatory PCM. The program usually takes up around 18-24 months. At the end of the training, successful candidates will be awarded by the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
BBA in Aviation Management
Yes, you read that right, a BBA degree that relates to the aviation sector. It is a three years long undergraduate management program and is similar to usual BBA program. The degree allows students to specialize in certain areas of their choice. This course mainly focuses on the working and management of an airport. BBA in Airport Management trains students that they could easily take up various Managerial and Administrative posts that are required in an Airport. The program generally covers subjects like introduction to airport management, accounting, financial management, human resource management, marketing, safety management, etc.
BSc in Aviation
A BSc degree in Aviation is a three years long undergraduate degree. This course usually covers topics such as Air Regulations, Aircraft and Engine, Navigation, Meteorology, Aviation Security, Air Traffic Control, Flight Safety and Crew Management and so on and so forth. One can also pursue Post Graduate courses that are related to the Aviation sector, such as MBA (in any complementary field) or an MSc in subjects like Aviation Safety, etc. There are certain PG Diploma courses as well. Post completion of the course, successful candidates can expect jobs such as Air Traffic Controller, Cargo management staff, Ground operations staff, Ticketing staff, etc. One of the most special pros of a BSc degree is, if interested, you can later opt for a commercial pilot training and could get a CPL.
Aeronautical Engineering
A Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or a BTech Degree in Aeronautical Engineering is a technical as well as professional degree with usual duration of four years. It will help you to land in a job related to the aviation sector. Aeronautical Engineering deals with designing, manufacturing and maintenance of an aircraft. Engineers are usually placed in different Private Airlines. On successful completion of the BTech degree, one could expect jobs with designations like; Design Engineer, Chief Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, etc.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or AME is a three years long technical training course unlike the usual BTech program of 4 years. The academic program is of duration of two and a half years and after the academic program, candidates also need to go through an internship program of six months. On successful completion of both the academic program and the internship, candidates are awarded an AME license by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India. Aircraft maintenance engineers are expected to work on the inspection, maintenance and servicing of aircrafts. Licensed AME professionals are absorbed by both the Government Airline as well as by the Private Airlines.
Diploma in Airfare and Ticketing Management
Diploma in airfare and ticketing management is a perfect program for those who want to stick to the ground duty jobs in an airport. It is a diploma certificate course that last between six months to one year. The best part of this course is that, it is available in both part time as well as full time formats. The course covers various topics such as Passport and Visas, ticketing terminology, Airline codes, Electronic ticketing, Airfares and ticketing software, Foreign Exchange, etc. Post completion of the course, one could be able to find a job in the ticketing department, and are hired by numerous private airlines.
Diploma in Aviation Management
It is a diploma course of duration of 1 year and focuses solely on the area of Airport Management. The diploma course handles the technical parts more efficiently than other UG courses like BBA or BSc. To increase the worth of a diploma, one can enrol for a PG diploma in Airport Management. Cargo Management and Handling, Staff Management, Customer Services, etc., are the few topics that are covered under this diploma program.
