The Indian aviation industry is one of the fastest growing aviation industries in the world with private airlines accounting for more than 75 per cent of the domestic aviation market. The country has 454 airports and airstrips of which 16 are designated as international airports. There are opportunities for people with the commercial pilot license to work as flying instructors for private airplanes, business house-owned aircrafts etc. other than working for the airlines. India would at least require 7,500-8,000 pilots and an equal number or more air cabin crew in the coming years. Sumptuous pay packets are also on offer for these cabin crews and airport ground staffs.

Candidates must possess excellent communication, calmness and ability to make decisions under pressure, rapid mental calculation skills, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, coordination and physical fitness, fluent English, ability to motivate and direct others.

One can entail job opportunities in the following fields -

• Flying operation jobs as a pilot
• Air crew as an Air Hostess
• Commercial pilot
• Operation executive
• Aerospace engineer
• Customer care executive
• Administration
• Airline ticketing
• Traffic regulation
• Ground operations
• Cargo management

Remuneration in the field of aviation industry is quite astronomical. Technical department including commercial pilot, in the beginning of their career, can earn between Rs. 40, 000 per month to Rs. 50, 000 per month. With experience, the salary can catapult to six-digits. Professionals in the non-technical department get Rs. 18,000 per month to Rs. 22,000 per month.

Aviation being a broad field, there are many courses and training programs on offer for you. Depending on your aptitude and career interests, you can enroll in a suitable course offered by the Aviation institutes in India. The following list of aviation courses are offered in India:

• Aviation Safety Training Instructor Courses
• Flight Attendant Courses
• Flight Deck Crew Courses
• Pilot training in Indian Aviation
• Commercial Pilot Training
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course
• Cabin Crew & in-Flight Services
• Air Hostess Courses

It is highly advisable to pursue a course from a recognized and prestigious institute if one desires to be a part of the aviation sector in diverse job profiles.

There are many job opportunities available in the aviation sector abroad. Those who have completed their aviation courses from reputed institutes in India may apply for jobs in international airlines like Lufthansa, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and many more.