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Being one of the most popular and fastest growing industries in the world, the aviation industry contributes significantly towards job creation, the global economy, and the travel and tourism industry. Young aspirants dream of joining the aviation sector and establishing a glorious career. To add a cherry on the top, aspirants can start their career in the aviation industry at a very young age which allows them to reach the zenith of success quickly in life.

Aviation colleges offer an array of aviation courses such as a BBA in Aviation Operations, a Diploma in Aviation Hospitality, and MBA in Aviation Management that aspirants can opt for to climb the steps to success quickly in the aviation industry. Some reputed aviation colleges also offer International Air Transport Association (IATA) authorized courses IATA courses are globally accepted and acclaimed and enhance the opportunity of establishing a global aviation career. Some of the popular IATA-authorized courses are
 
Foundation Course in Travel and Tourism,
 
Airline Cabin crew training, Ground Operations, Cargo Introductory course 
 
Airline Customer Services, etc. 

First, let us discuss what is “IATA” to make the term and its purposes clear.
 
The International Air Transport Association or IATA is a global trade organization for air transport. Its headquarter is in Montreal, Canada. It leads and represents the Aviation Industry.

The IATA offers a vast range of certified travel and tourism courses that are well acclaimed and accepted internationally and the aspirants after completing the IATA-authorized courses can gain employment at the front-line or entry-level operations of airlines across the globe. 

IATA-authorized courses also help in extending the scope of employment opportunities in many more domains other than aviation such as Ticketing Travel Agencies, Cruise Lines, Tour Operators, and Hotels.  

Career opportunities after completing IATA-authorized courses are 
  
Travel Agents and Tour Operators: 
As travel agents and tour operators, you will be engaged in marketing and selling different tour and travel packages for several domestic and international destinations, taking care of all the necessary obligations related to the tours and travels such as bookings, boarding, lodging, food, itinerary, etc.

Airline Ticketing Agent:
An Airline Ticketing Agent is responsible for booking flight tickets and handling reservations for passengers They directly interact with passengers, answer their queries about flight timings, fares, seat availability, etc.

Ground Handling Staff 
A ground handling staff is responsible for  attending to passengers before boarding and after landing, providing them with information, assisting customers in a wheelchair or who are traveling with infants, checking in luggage cleaning, and stocking aircraft before its departure 

Cargo Handling Supervisor
The cargo handling supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of the ground crew in the loading, securing, and unloading of baggage. They may also accompany as members of the flight crew in the aircraft and monitor inflight cargo handling.

These are some of the popular career opportunities after completing IATA-authorized courses that aspirants can get to start their journey toward success with flying colors in the aviation industry.