Popular Career opportunities in the Aviation Sector

One of the fastest growing and popular industries in the world is Aviation Industry. Young aspirants want to join the industry due to numerous job opportunities and competitive salary packages. Moreover, you can start your career at a very young age in the aviation sector which allows you to reach the pinnacle of success quickly.
  
Aviation Colleges in India offer numerous 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 if pursued can help aspirants establish a remarkable career in the aviation industry. Some reputed aviation colleges also offer International Air Transport Association (IATA) authorized courses that are well accepted globally and enhance the chance of establishing a global aviation career.

Today, let me highlight some of the popular career opportunities in the aviation sector that will turn your dreams into the reality of soaring high with success in life
 
Commercial Pilot:
  
Do you dream of touching the sky? If yes, then this position is perfect for you.  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.
 
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. 

Air Hostess:

Young girls often dream of becoming air hostesses. If you love to explore various destinations of the world and want to be with people and enjoy various perks and benefits, then becoming an Airhostess 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.  Moreover, you can become an instructor in any reputed air hostess training college after your retirement.

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 passengers’ luggage from the aircraft and the starting salary for these positions is around 3 – 5 lakhs (approx.)  per annum in India.

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.

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.

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 20lakhs 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 level. 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 career opportunities in the aviation sector that can help you reach the summit of success in your life.