AVIATION
The Aviation sector has been providing numerous job opportunities to graduates in India. Students of any discipline used to apply for aviation jobs.
Aviation courses
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. 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, 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!
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Students who have passed 12th Standard (any stream) are eligible to apply for this 1 year long Diploma course.
3 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
4 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.
5 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.