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Young aspirants dream of joining the aviation industry, which is one of the fastest-growing and booming industries in the world. Aviation Industry also plays a significant role in creating new job opportunities, supporting the travel and tourism industry, and contributing towards the global economy.

There are numerous aviation colleges and flight schools in India where aviation enthusiasts can enroll to turn their dreams into reality. But, do you know the difference between a flight school and an Aviation college? If not, then this blog will help you understand the differences.

Flight Schools are those where aspirants who dream of becoming a pilot are trained to become one. Aspirants who want to join flight schools must clear 10+2 examinations with 50% marks in Science Stream (Physics and Maths compulsory) from a recognized board. The age of the aspirants should be 17 years or more.

To join aviation colleges aspirants need to clear 10+ 2 examinations with 50% marks in any stream from a recognized board 

Flight Schools only offer Pilot Training Programme that aspirants who want to become pilots and have fulfilled the requirement of clearing the class 12 board examinations with Science stream can apply, whereas aviation colleges offer an array of aviation courses like BBA in Aviation Operations, Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Management, MBA IN Aviation Management, Ground staff courses, Cargo Management courses that candidates from any stream can apply after clearing 10+ 2 examinations.  Some reputed aviation colleges are authorized centres of International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized courses that aspirants can pursue to establish a global career.

Aspirants who want to join the aviation industry, but are scared of flying can easily join an aviation college to fulfill their dream by opting for other popular courses like BBA in Aviation Operations, MBA in Aviation Management, or Ground staff courses that will help aspirants get good positions in the aviation industry like Airport Manager, Airport Operations Manager, Credit Control Manager, Airline Ticketing Agent and many more with lucrative salary packages that come with various perks and benefits.

These are the main differences you need to know between a flight school and an aviation college if you want to join the aviation industry and fly high with a successful career.