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Young aspirants often dream of joining the aviation industry due to multiple job opportunities and competitive salary packages that come with various perks and benefits. To add a cherry on the top you can start your career at a very young age which allows you to climb the steps to success quickly in life.

Aviation Colleges offer an array of professional aviation courses such as BBA in Aviation Operations, MBA in Aviation Management, Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Management, etc that provides in-depth knowledge of the aviation industry and its operations and can help aspirants establish a glorious career in the aviation industry. Some Aviation Colleges offer International Air Transport Association (IATA) authorized courses that can help you reach the zenith of success in the global aviation industry.

Today, let us highlight how much you can earn in the aviation industry 

Commercial Pilot: 
The Commercial Pilot position is one of the most rewarding positions in the aviation industry. A commercial pilot earns an average of INR 1.5 to 2 lakhs (approx.) per month as a fresher.  An experienced commercial pilot earns around INR 5-6 Lakhs (approx.) per month. Moreover, after gaining 8-9 years of experience as a commercial pilot you can become a flight instructor in a reputed flight school and guide future aspirants who want to soar high with success.

Air Hostess:
Do you dream of becoming an air hostess? If you want to explore various destinations of the world and want to be with people and enjoy various perks and benefits, then becoming an Air Hostess will be perfect for you. An air hostess usually earns between INR 20,000 to 35,000(approx.) per month flying with domestic airlines. An air hostess working for International Airlines earns around INR 80,000 to 1, 00,000(approx.) per month. To add a cherry on the top you can become an instructor in a reputed air hostess training college after your retirement.

Aeronautical Engineers: 
The primary duty of an aeronautical engineer includes designing propulsion systems and aircraft and studying the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft.  An aeronautical Engineer as a fresher gets around INR 4 to 5 Lakhs (approx.) per annum. Aeronautical engineers with 10-15 years of experience earn around INR 15 Lakhs (approx.) per annum. 

Ground Staff:
They are an important part of the aviation industry. They provide flight information, resolve queries of the passengers, check in passengers for the flight, and help passengers who are with children and special needs. They also carry out security checks, loading, and unloading of passenger luggage from the aircraft and The starting salary for these positions is around 3-5 lakhs (approx.)  per annum in India.

Airline Customer Service Agent: 
The Airline customer service agent is responsible for providing passengers with flight information, issuing tickets, resolving all queries related to tickets, making passenger announcements whenever required, and verifying the documents of the passengers. Moreover, they also upgrade and reissue seats for passengers. They usually earn between INR 25,000-30,000 per month.

Airport Operations Manager:
The main responsibility of an Airport Operations Manager is to supervise the daily functioning of an airport. The person is also responsible for coordinating with the various departments and teams in the airport such as pilots, air traffic controllers, emergency crews, and security personnel, and ensuring the departments are functioning properly and abiding by the rules and regulations of the aviation industry. The starting salary ranges from INR 6-7 Lakhs (per annum). Experienced professionals earn approximately INR 1 Lakh per month.

Aircraft Maintenance Manager: 
The Aircraft maintenance manager monitors all aircraft and supervises the maintenance of aircraft is being done properly. The average salary of an aircraft maintenance manager ranges from INR 7 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs per annum.

Aviation Trainer or Instructors: 
An Aviation Trainer teaches and guides students to excel in their respective courses. She/he also resolves all queries of the students and helps to boost their confidence levels. The average salary for the position of an aviation trainer ranges from INR 50,000 TO 80,000 per month according to experience.

These are some of the popular positions in the aviation industry that can help you fly high with success in life.