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Flying High - Indian Aviation Industry

by: Avocados | last updated: February 25, 2009
Category: Jobs & Careers | Tags: jobs in aviation, jobs in aviation industry in india, jobs in airlines, indian aviation industry, aviation industry
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Flying High - Indian Aviation Industry

The Indian Economy is booming with a steady pace for quite some time. With this many job opportunities are being created in various domains. The Aviation industry is one such domain. In early days, scope of a career in this sector was very limited. But now, due to the arrival of a number of domestic and international Airlines with cheap airfares, the need for airline staff has risen.

The current growth rate in domestic and international travel exceeds 25%, the highest in the world. The Indian domestic market grew at almost 50% in the first half of 2006.

Key Segments in Aviation Industry:

The jobs in the Indian Aviation Industry basically falls under the following categories:
1. Aviation Manufacturing:
This domain is related to designing, construction, operation and analysis of airplanes,missiles and spacecraft. This is a field for aspiring Aeronautical Engineers. This industry offers interesting opportunities to do research, design and development. Aeronautical engineers supervise the manufacture of air and space vehicles. The technologies that are developed by the aeronautical engineers are deployed in defence systems, as well as space exploration, in addition to aviation.

2. Airlines:
An airline owns aircrafts and has partnership with a number of airlines in order to attain mutual benefit. Airlines jobs include the jobs of flight attendant, air hostess, cabin crew, front desk jobs, airline ground crew jobs and so on.
An Air hostess takes care of the passengers. They see whether the guests are served properly, their comfort demands are met and they have to display the safety instructions etc.
A front desk job requires the employee to properly handle the flight booking, verification procedures, ticket bookings, allotting other seats to customers in case of flight cancellation, to check that the flight is available or not and so on.
A Flight attendant is responsible for the enjoyable and safe journey of the passengers. S/he has to check that the safety belts are tightly wound or not, all the airplane doors are secured, all bins are closed. S/he also has to give a warm welcome to the passengers.

3. General Aviation:
The job of 'Flying' other than those done by the registered airlines and the military is considered General Aviation(GA). In the US, General Aviation have 1.3 million jobs all across the country. The jobs in this industry ranges from flight instructor to mechanic to dispatcher to executive chef. Many of these positions require a college degree, technical school education, specialized career training, or Federal Aviation Administration certification and offer high wages with good job security.
However, in India,GA has not yet found its potential. It has been the most neglected sector in Civil Aviation. There are no separate guidelines for general aviation, no concept of FBO’s, helicopters or GA terminals. During the 'Civil Aviation Week 2007', Captain Karan Singh said, "The general aviation sector still has large scope for growth, by the intervention of private players and the availability of the purchasing power among the classes. Financing has become easier, banks are ready to invest in this new sector and the change in mindset of the new generation leaders has a new rise for general aviation."

4. Aviation-related Government Agencies
These include airport management and operations, airport planning, aviation safety regulation, etc. The jobs in this category include air traffic control, aviation safety, customs, immigration, airport security and airport authority staff and met department. This is again based on the Airport Authority of Indiapolicies.
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Training courses in Aviation

In order to get into the industry, there are various courses available:
1. PPL/CPL: CPL
2. Flight Attendant Training: This includes training for becoming air hostess, flight attendants and cabin crew.
3. IATA course:International Air Transport Association(IATA)

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Guide Comments

rohit kumar said about 1 year ago:

hi this is rohit and i m looking a career in aviation industry and i m right now 27 years so that will be right time for pilot traning

tariq said about 1 year ago:

HI THIS IS TARIQ I M LOOKING 4 A CAREER in airlines industry and i have 1 yr exp worked with delta airlines in tkng and know working with amex .

AAKNKSHA said about 1 year ago:

HI THIS IS AKANKSHA AND IM LOOKING FOR MY CAREER IN AVIATION AS A CABIN CREW.RITE NOW IM 21.WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN AIR HOSTESS.

anuj batra said about 1 year ago:

hi i m amechanical engineer fresher ...i wanna have a job in aviation industry..i m 23 .plz reply

abhinav bhatnagar said about 1 year ago:

hi im Abhinav,looking fr career in aviation industry.working experience is of 7 months with indigo airlines crs and still working with Expedia as process associate and have knowledge of Amadeus vista.

Rajeshri said about 1 year ago:

I am 22 year old computer graduate with the height of 5.4 and have 2 years job experience as in customer support representive also trained in one of the best aviation acadamy but right now i am working in BPO waiting for right apportunity what should i do because i am financialy not secure

ARUN KUMAR GUPTA said about 1 year ago:

i am presently in my last year of aeronautical engineering. presently i am looking for training in aviation industry in india related to design, maintenance or production as i have chosen my elective subjects as aerodynamics design and testing and also have completed CATIA V5 side by side. moreover i 've heard that we need to have some experience only then we will get a good job after getyting the degree in this industry which is booming a lot.where can i get training related to my above qualifications. i need some guidance, please help........!

pankaj said about 1 year ago:

hi sir/madam i m a fresh aeronautical engineer from new delhi i m searching for a good job according to my qualification.so please help me as soon as possible.

AVINASH said about 1 year ago:

hi i am avinash. i have a full time management degree (MBA). courrently i am working with etihad airways for last 02 years under the capl new delhi I.G.I. airport new delhi. and i am waiting for right apportunity,according to my qualification.so please help me as soon as possible. thanks in advance.

anonymous said about 1 year ago:

hi i am avinash. i have a full time management degree (MBA). courrently i am working with etihad airways in cargo department. for last 02 years under the capl new delhi I.G.I. airport new delhi. and i am waiting for right apportunity,according to my qualification.so please help me as soon as possible. thanks in advance.

valentina sharon said about 1 year ago:

Hi i am valentina looking for a career in customs , immigration or airport authority staff and i have done IATA {C R S basics}and persuing my degree , BA in journalism and at present working in a travel agency . first worked in domestic booking and now in leisure {hotel bookings} could you please tell me how i could get a job in any one of these fields and what is the required qualification and in what area can i get a good work experience. i would be really greatfull if you could help me with this . thanks

ishan deb said about 1 year ago:

hello sir i have completed my ame course from RGMCA,Jaipur and im undergoing my six months on job training.just want to know that is it possible for me to get a job in this field in delhi.

Anil kumar said about 1 year ago:

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009 hi..this is anil & i m looking a career in aviation .I m right now 20 yers old with heigt 5.4.I m freser & persuing computer graduation with a diploma in airport management from avalon aviation aca.meerut.

preety arora said about 1 year ago:

hi this is PREETY a B.com graduate,m 21yrs. of age with height 5'6,right now m working in an international BPO.I am looking for a career in aviation as an air-hostess and am elligible too.but my concern is, is this industry still a booming one,because last year due to economic recession,aviation industry was hit badly, will this continue this year too or things will change.If things will turn better then what's the scope.Will employees have job security and will there be vacancies this year.

mudit tiwari said about 1 year ago:

i have completed AME and having BAMEL of RN AND IS.LOOKING FOR AJOB AS TRAINEE TECHNICIAN IN ANY AIRLINES.....OR AS A FACULTY IN ANY AME college ....plz reply

puneet marwah said about 1 year ago:

hi, should i go for cpl or not?? is there any scope left after the recession...

Bibekananda Maharana said 11 months ago:

I am having BAMEL of CT and 13yrs experience in IAF.How to enter in private airlines?guide me.

rufus said 10 months ago:

hi this is rufus seeking a good carrer in airport customs r immigration.plz help me to know the to get a good job

swati said 8 months ago:

I m 22yrs old, now in m.com 1st yr.I was selected by Kingfisher training accademy n also by frankfinn for airhostess training, bt due some financial problem could'nt join. but nw i want to make my career in aviation,rather than as an airhostess.. Please suggest me for a brighter career option in this industry,taking in regarde my education.

JAMI GOVINDARAJULU said 8 months ago:

Sir, I am a Ex-serviceman of Indian Air Force. My trade was Air Frame Fitter. I worked on Aircraft and Helicopter.My total service is 26 years.Presently I am working as a Instructor at Aviation Academy. Kindly offer me a job at Aviation Industry as a Airframe Trades person.

anonymous said 8 months ago:

Sir, I am mudit tiwari. I have done ame and having bamel of RNand IS. Presently I am working as a Instructor at AME ACEDAMY. Kindly offer me a job at Aviation Industry as a Airframe Trades person

raj rathod said 7 months ago:

right now i am in to last year of aeronautical engineering and i dont have practical knoladge please tell me from were i can get traning so that till i complet my digree i can get job easily thank you for your time

SUNILKUMAR said 7 months ago:

m doing pilot training in aviation academy....i have completed 100 hours....now appearing for exam.....and will complete my training till november.....so can i get a job after that easily....is there any vacancies for pilots.....or any scope for that....... thanking you...

vineet jaiswal said 5 months ago:

i wanna make my carrer in aviation industry. if u have any opening please let me know. my phone number is 9268734512.

Roshan.PP said 4 months ago:

i am a commercial pilot license holder and am unemployed .if any one can guide me to find a pilot job pls mail me on roshan.pp@gmx.com

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