Can the magic of flight ever be carried by words? I think not.” ~Michael Parfit The objective of aviation industry is to transport people and goods throughout the world. Aviation deals with traveling by plane. The aviation industry is related to manufacturing and operating all types of aircraft. With the industry expanding rapidly, a large and highly skilled workforce will always be in demand. Although the employment opportunities have been comparatively less in the past, but more aspirants may be able to get into this industry in the near future. This industry has a number of career choices in Indian airlines as well as international airlines. Pilot training and cabin crew are some of the popular courses in aviation.
| Level | Under-Graduate |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Eligibility | High school/10+2 (Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects with 50% marks in each subject), If you don’t have Physics & Maths in 10+2 you have an option of passing these two subjects at 10+2 level from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Age ranges from 18-30 years, Proficiency in English language, Class I Medical Certificate as per DGCA approved medical examiner, The minimum height should be 5 feet and eyesight 6/6, Physically and mentally fit |
| Entrance Exam | Every year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducts pilot license examination at a number of cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Patna, Guwahati, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kochi and also at IGRUA (Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi) |
| Specialization | -- |
| Average Course Fee | ₹20,00,000 to ₹50,00,000 |
| Mode | Regular |
| Goal | Commercial Pilot, Co-Pilot/Trainee Pilot |
Commercial pilots get attractive remuneration and incentives, such as getting free / concessional tickets for the family. Salaries for commercial pilots range from INR 25,000 to INR 5,00,000 per month, depending on the airline.
The entry-level monthly salary packages for cabin crew in the domestic sector range from INR 25,000 to INR 35,000 while for international airlines, it is between INR 40,000 to INR 1,20,000.
For the ground staff, salary ranges between INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per month for fresher.
