31Jan 2023
By Admin Aviation Education

What are some of the trending aviation courses?

Aviation Industry is one of the most popular and fastest-growing industries in the world. Young aspirants dream of joining the industry and soaring high with success in life.  

Aviation Colleges offer an array of professional aviation courses that you can opt for to turn your dreams into the reality of making it big in the aviation industry. Some reputed aviation colleges are authorized centers of International Air Transport Association (IATA) courses that are acclaimed globally.

This blog will focus on some trending aviation courses that will help you reach the pinnacle of success in the aviation industry.

Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Aviation Management: 
This particular course is for individuals interested in pursuing their dream career of being an air Hostess. It is a 1-year diploma course that helps aspirants get good knowledge and skills in Airline hospitality and Aviation management. Let us have a close look at the eligibility criteria for pursuing this popular course. Aspirants must have completed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board in any stream and should be between 18-26 years of age. Some aviation colleges conduct Entrance Examinations like NCHMCT JEE, AEE, etc., and select aspirants based on the scores of these Entrance Examinations.

BBA in Aviation Operations: 

BBA in Aviation Operations is a 3- year undergraduate program that deals with passenger forecasting, airport security, and many more. It covers topics such as human resources, marketing, and accounting and it also gives an insight into how the aviation industry works. BBA in Aviation Operations is one of the most popular aviation courses that aspirants want to opt for to make it big in the aviation industry. Aspirants get selected for positions such as Operations Manager, Airport Manager, etc. Aspirants who have cleared the class 12 board examination in any stream from a recognized university are deemed suitable for this course. But, some aviation colleges conduct Entrance Examinations such as CET, NPAT, SET, etc, and select candidates based on their scores in the Entrance Examination 

Diploma in Airport Management: -

It is a full-time diploma course whose duration is 6 months to 1 year. The course deals with the management of airports and aviation.
The minimum eligibility for pursuing this course is a 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 Dispatchers, Cabin Crew, Airline Managers, Airline executives, 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:

Candidates possessing a minimum of 50% aggregate score in any stream on their class 12 board examinations 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, British Airways 

Commercial Pilot Training:-

Commercial Pilot Training is the most rewarding of all Aviation Courses. It involves practical training as well as theoretical subjects. Candidates who have cleared 12th Board exams with  45 to 50 percent aggregate with science stream (must have physics, chemistry, and mathematics)are eligible to apply for this two-year course. Aspirants need to clear a written exam, a pilot aptitude test, and a personal interview to pursue this course. So, if you are determined to soar high above the sky then this course is just what you need.

Diploma in Airfare and Ticketing Management:

This is six months to one-year duration course which covers topics such as Airline codes, 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.
 
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 attendant and taking care of people. 
 
Candidates possessing a minimum of 50% aggregate score in any stream on their class 12 board examinations 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, British Airways 
 
These are some of the trending aviation courses that you can pursue if you want to fly high with a successful career in the aviation industry.