Centre for Aviation Management Research & Development (CAMRD)

Joint collaboration of JT Aviation College & Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology ( M.A.K.A.U.T.)
-Govt.of West Bengal

An overview of Centre for Aviation Management Research and Development (CAMRD)

JT Aviation College, Kolkata in association with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology ( M.A.K.A.U.T.), Government of West Bengal and International Air Transport Association ( IATA), Canada has proudly launched its own Centre for Aviation Management Research and Development (CAMRD) under the patronage and special recommendations of the Government of India, Government of West Bengal, United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization (UN-ICAO) Canada, Airports Council International (ACI) Montreal And Aviation Industry Leaders. to conduct various innovative researches related to the aviation industry to overcome the growing challenges faced by the industry and to ensure smooth and better functioning of the aviation industry, thereby increasing job opportunities globally. CAMRD would be the first of its kind specialized Aviation Research and Development Centre in Eastern India's aviation hub- Kolkata. The Research and Development Centre aims to provide state-of-the-art and decisive solutions to the growing challenges faced by global aviation players by focusing on innovative researches. Kolkata- is one of the major nerve centers of airline and airport operations in India, which hosts Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport- just a few kilometers distance from our Research Centre.

The Research and Development Centre aims to provide state-of-the-art and decisive solutions to the growing challenges faced by global aviation players by focusing on conducting innovative researches on:

• Various aspects of passenger and cargo operations.
• Logistics and supply chain management.
• Performance and Just In Time/On - Time Delivery.
• Cost control, planning and budgeting through ABC Analysis.
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
• Inventory Management.
• Service Maintenance & Development.
• Material Handling and Distribution Network.
• Warehousing Operations Management.

thereby empowering the efficiency, growth, effectiveness and profitability of the airports and airlines in the short as well as in the long run. The centre would also take up research-based advisory and consultancy assignments based on industry trends and requirements and may formulate suggestive guidelines for policymakers and decision-makers in senior management of industry and government.

Research Fellows of CAMRD

Candidates who have completed their Post-Graduation degree in Management, Business Administration, Aviation Operations / Management, Social Sciences, Humanities or related field can pursue this "Fellowship of Management" programme in their specialized area Aviation, which will help them to acquire good knowledge and experience about the various facets of the aviation sector and will open doors for various employment opportunities in the Aviation Industry. Their research work and stipend / salary would be funded by the sponsoring authorities and conferment of 'FELLOW' status would provide them the opportunity to make a mark in the dynamic and ever-growing airline / airport industry.

This research program will also be beneficial to professionals who are already working in the aviation industry and would like to develop a second / alternative career in teaching / academics and researches. Such Fellows can pursue the programme on a Part-time basis.

The Research Fellows will also be instrumental in developing and consolidating the position of established airlines as well as start-up airlines who want to launch or establish their bases in NSCB International Airport, Kolkata or any of the eastern Indian airports. The Fellows Would carry out their researches under the supervision of CAMRD Principal Investigators(PIs) efficiently and effectively and the industry would also stand benefitted by outsourcing their Research & Development (R&D) wing, which in turn would save their time and finances.

Fellow of Aviation Management Programme Selection Procedure

The Research Fellows can pursue this specialized aviation programme on Part time or Full Time basis after completing a Master's Degree or equivalent Post Graduation in the related field. They will have to qualify in the University's Entrance Test after submitting their Post-Graduation certificate copies.

Preference would be given to candidates, who are already employed in the aviation industry or who are already pursuing / completed Ph.D. / Fellowship. The Fellows would be entitled to Airport Pass to carry out their research work in Kolkata Airport. Once selected in the Fellowship Programme, they would be required to apply for a Police Verification Certificate from their local police station. Depending on the nature of aviation research of the respective Fellows, a Principal Investigator (PI) will be allocated to them, who will act as their research guide. Candidates who have cleared Entrance Examinations such as NET/JRF/GATE etc will also be eligible for applying for the Fellowship program.

For further details please contact:

Vice Principal
JT Aviation College