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In India, many young aspirants dream of joining the aviation industry due to better job opportunities and lucrative salary packages with numerous perks and benefits. Additionally, you can get golden opportunities to explore various destinations of the world, its people and culture by becoming a pilot or an air hostess.

The Government Aviation Colleges in India offers an array of aviation courses from which young aspirants can choose any course to turn their dreams into reality of making it big in the aviation industry.

♦  Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Management:

It is a full-time 1year diploma course that helps aspirants develop their knowledge and skills in Airline hospitality and Aviation management. The average course fee ranges from INR 20,000 – 3,00,000 Lakhs per annum. Candidates who are between 18-26 years of age and have completed a 10+2 examination or equivalent from any recognized board can opt for this popular aviation course. But it has to be kept in mind that the admission procedure for this program may vary from one institute to another. Some of the colleges and institutions conduct Entrance Examinations like NCHMCT JEE, AEE etc. and select candidates based on the scores of these Entrance Examinations. Pursuing this program will enhance your customer service and hospitality skills which are some of the major skills required to join the aviation sector and reach the zenith of your career. You can get selected for positions like cabin crew, ground staff etc. with popular airlines.  The average salaries for these positions range from INR 2,00,000 to 8,00,00 depending on experience.

♦  Diploma in Airport Management:

It is a full-time diploma course whose duration is 6months -1 year. The course deals with the management of airports and aviation. Minimum eligibility for pursuing this course is clearing of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with an aggregate of 50%. The admission to this course is done based on a score of 10+2 followed by a personal interview. A diploma in Airport Management is perfect for aspirants who are interested in the management and operations in the aviation industry. The average course fee ranges from INR 60,000 to INR 1,00,000.  Aspirants can land jobs in important positions like Aircraft Dispatcher, Cabin Crew, Airline Manager, Airline Executive, Air Traffic Control officers etc. The average salaries range between INR 3 to INR 7 LPA. Some of the top recruiting airlines are Indigo, British Airways etc.

♦  Diploma in Ground Staff and Cabin Crew Training:

This particular course is perfect for individuals interested in pursuing their dream career of being an air hostess or flight attendants and taking care of people. Candidates possessing a minimum of 50% aggregate score in any stream on their 12th board exams with an excellent grasp of communication are eligible to apply and attend this certification course. The duration usually varies from 6 months to 12 months depending on the institution and the length of their modules. Aspirants can land jobs in Airlines, Travel Agencies, Airports, Tour agencies, Aviation Firms etc. after completing this course. It can also help aspirants go into teaching fields at College and University levels. Top recruiting airlines are Air India, Indigo, Spice Jet, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and British Airways etc.

♦  Diploma in Airfare and Ticketing Management:  

This is six months to one-year duration course which covers topics such as Airline codes, Customer service, Electronic Ticketing, Passport and Visas, Foreign Exchange, Airfares, and ticketing software.  Aspiring candidates who have cleared their class 12 exam from any recognized board can apply for this course. It will be suitable for aspirants who want to take up jobs such as airline ticketing staff, tour operators, travel agents, etc with average salaries ranging from INR 2,00,000- 5,00,000 per annum. The average course fee is approximately INR 10,000- 1,00,000 depending on the colleges and institutions.

These are the top 4 diploma courses in Aviation that candidates can pursue to shape up an enviable career in the Aviation Industry.