Aviation

Aviation Australia offers core training programs, certifications. degrees, and diplomas in aircraft maintenance engineering, pilot training, cabin crew instruction, and remote drone piloting. 

The training courses are certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

For students who are focused on quick entry into the industry, PTC Aviation Academy is a good option. This college ranked number 1 in India in the aviation training and placement industry. The college has d'cent relationships with many of the top aviation companies including IndiGo, SpiceJet, British Airways, Air India, Qatar Airways and Etihad. It offers UG, Diploma and certificate programs, and gives full placement for students in airport management and the tourism and hospitality industry.

Not all aviation specialisations are created equal, here is what is most in demand. The most well-liked specialisation in Chennai is Cabin Crew and Air Hostess, followed by Ground Services. Other popular areas include Airport Management, Airline Operations, Aircraft Maintenance, Pilot Training, and Aviation Logistics. 

The recruiter list from Chennai aviation colleges is quite remarkable. PTC Aviation Academy has tie ups with major organisations like IndiGo, SpiceJet, British Airways, Air India, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Jet Airways. Other big recruiters found are Emirates, GoAir, ground handling companies like AIASL, GVK, GMR and government airport authorities like AAI. With aviation industry growing at such a pace in India, the recruiter list keeps increasing year after year.

No, the most popular test that Aviation accepts in Chennai is CBSE 12th, meaning most colleges just require good Class 12 marks for admission. But a few do have their own selection criteria. Fighter Wings Aviation Academy does its own admission and screening through aptitude test, personal interview and group discussion test. Students seeking a degree-level programme at a University also need JEE Main or University-level marks.

The variety of aviation courses in Chennai is bigger than most students expect. Some of the most popular programmes offered include Diploma in Air Cargo Management, Diploma in Air Travel Management, Commercial Pilot License, and Private Pilot License. Students can also pursue BSc Aviation, BBA in Airline and Airport Management, BTech Aeronautical Engineering, and short-term certificate courses in Air Hostess Training, Ground Handling, and Airport Operations. 

Chennai is a much bigger aviation education hub than most students realise. There are 45 colleges that offer Aviation in Chennai in a full-time mode of study. These colleges range from full-fledged universities offering degree programs to specialised training academies offering Diploma and certificate courses in pilot training, cabin crew, airport management, and ground handling. This makes Chennai one of the top cities in India for aviation education.

As per the popularity basis by the shiksha.com, candidates can check the table below showing some of the top Aviation colleges in Chennai along with their tuition fees.

The process is more flexible than most students expect. For most BBA and BSc Aviation programs, admission is based on Class 12 marks or through entrance exams like KCET. Some colleges conduct their own entrance tests, while many offer direct merit-based admissions. For MBA programs in Aviation Management, students may need to appear for national-level entrance exams like CAT, MAT, or XAT. Pilot training institutes have their own selection process, which may include medical fitness tests and aptitude assessments.

Yes, and this is good news for working professionals and students with other commitments. Aviation courses in Bangalore are available in various modes of study – full‑time, part‑time, online. Around 87% of colleges offer full-time programmes in Aviation, and 14% offer part-time programmes. These aviation courses are particularly beneficial to working people in the aviation industry.