What are the differences between a regular BBA and BBA in Aviation?

Many young aspirants who want to join Aviation Industry are interested in pursuing BBA in Aviation, one of the most popular aviation courses. Many government, as well as private aviation colleges all over India, offer this course which aspirants can opt for to climb the steps of success quickly in the Aviation Industry.

But a common question that can arise in the mind of the aspirants is whether doing BBA in Aviation more fruitful or pursuing a regular BBA more lucrative in terms of career prospects. Today I am going to point out some differences which will give you an idea that doing BBA in Aviation is fruitful in terms of career prospects. 

BBA in Aviation is one of the most popular courses which aspirants can opt for to reach the summit of their career in the Aviation Industry. This program specifically focuses on the fundamentals of business communications, operations, economics, security, and many more in the aviation sector. In a broader sense, BBA in Aviation Operations is a three-year undergraduate-level course that gives an in-depth knowledge of air transport, airport operations, passenger forecasting, airport planning, marketing, etc. Moreover, factors like financial security, dynamism, and travel make the course a perfect option for aviation enthusiasts.

Regular BBA is a three-year undergraduate course that focuses on management and leadership skills to prepare aspirants for managerial roles and entrepreneurship

The main areas of employment for the BBA in Aviation graduates are Airports, airlines, Flight schools, Airline insurance companies, Sales & advertising companies, educational institutes, etc. Some of the popular career opportunities which aspirants can land after completing the BBA in Aviation program are:

Air Line Contract Manager– Airline Contract managers work in a variety of industries and negotiate any type of contract between the business and the client. Airline contracting managers specially negotiate contracts for the airline industry. The average salary is INR 7-9 lakhs per annum.
Airport Operations Manager- They manage airport security, logistics, and airport emergency procedures. The airport managers are responsible for the safety & welfare of all their coworkers including pilots and other regulatory bodies. They are the first point of contact for other administrators, airline officials, and the public. The average salary for this position is INR 5-7 lakhs per annum.

Assistant Airport Manager- Assistant Airport Managers help the manager to carry out administrative responsibilities. They are in charge of maintaining employees, airport equipment, airport tenant relations, or any other airport-related work.  The average salary is around INR 6-7 lakhs per annum.

The areas of employment for a regular BBA are real estate management, business consultancies, etc. Some of the job opportunities which candidates can land after completing a regular BBA are:

Business Development Executive- They helps businesses to grow. The average salary for this position is INR 3 lakh per annum

Account Manager- The Account Manager is responsible for keeping the accounts-related data of the company intact. They also work to expand new business from existing clients. The average salary of an account manager is INR 4Lakh per annum

Executive Assistant- An Executive Assistant is like an administrative assistant. They perform different clerical and office tasks like accepting and making phone calls, setting business meeting agendas, sending memos, accepting visitors, reviewing incoming reports, etc. The average salary for this position is INR 2.90 Lakhs per annum.

From the above discussion, we can conclude that the major difference which makes the BBA IN Aviation program a step ahead in terms of popularity is the salary packages. The salary packages offered to the BBA in Aviation Program graduates are more than the salaries offered to regular BBA graduates. Moreover, BBA in Aviation graduates have a greater chance of establishing a successful career globally than regular BBA graduates.