Aviation

The Aviation sector has been providing numerous job opportunities to graduates in India. In the past, in case of India, there were't many courses that focused on the aviation sector and groomed students to take on roles in that sector. I will list some of the best Aviation field related courses, which students may pursue after finishing either their 12th standard or graduate.
1- B.A. IN AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
It is a 3 years long Undergraduate management programme. The good news is that many B.A. Programs allows students to specialize in certain area/discipline.
2- Diploma IN AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
This is a Diploma course that lasts 1 year and focuses solely on the area of Airport Management. While it does a better job in dealing with the technical details, when compared to B.A. Programme, I must also admit that this Diploma Degree does't possess as much value as the B.A. Programme does.
3 - COMMERCIAL PILOT TRAINING
Among the many jobs that the Aviation sector provides, this one has to be the most glamorous as well as rewarding one! But Commercial Pilot training is very costly! On the other hand, once finished, this course will ensure that you land a well rewarding job!
4- Diploma IN GROUND STAFF AND CABIN CREW TRAINING
This Diploma course is aimed at training students to take on roles of Air Hostess, Steward on Flights.
5- Diploma IN AVIATION HOSPITALITY has become an indispensable element, no matter what Industry we are dealing with. The course duration is 1 year. Important subjects covered in this course are-
Introduction to Aviation Hospitality
-Communications Skills
-Management
-Food and Beverage production
-Foreign Languages
-Front Office operations
-Computer and IT skills
6- AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
A technical course that lasts 4 years, BE/B Tech Degree in Aeronautical Engineering will help you land a job related to the Aviation sector.
7 B.Sc. In AVIATION
B.Sc in Aviation is a 3 years long Undergraduate Degree programme. This course covers topics such as Air Regulations, Navigation, Meteorology, Aircraft and Engine, Air Traffic Control etc.
8 - Diploma IN AIRFARE AND TICKETING MANAGEMENT
This course will suit those who want to take up a ground duty job. It is a Diploma certificate course. Course duration could be anywhere between 6 months to 1 year. This course is available in part time as well as full time formats.
9 AME (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING)
AME is a 3 years long technical training course.

It all depends upon whether you wish to make a career in military aviation or commercial aviation, besides the fact that you are medically fit and have passed Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics. In the case of Military Aviation (Indian Air Force / Indian Navy - Air Arm / Indian Army - Aviation Corp), you could choose the NDA (National Defence Academy) path towards fulfilling your dream in any of our 3 military forces. Alternatively, in case you pursue a Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physics or Mathematics, you have the option of joining the Indian Air Force or Indian Navy. For the Indian Army, one needs to be a university graduate. However, the degree can be from any stream. As far as commercial aviation is concerned, you can enrol for the Bachelor of Science (Aviation) degree programme from the University of Mumbai. It's a 3-year degree programme for career-oriented pilots. Con-currently, you will have to commence flying training, either in India or abroad (any ICAO contracting nation) towards your Commercial Pilot License and clear the DGCA Pilot License exams.

How to prepare for Aviation Entrance Exams:
Entrance examinations for pilot training courses usually test the aspirant's knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, logical reasoning and verbal ability. The candidate should be thorough with class 10th to class 12th standard textbooks for this. Also, refer various question banks to gain an insight into the pattern and types of questions asked. There are several question banks for CPL and APTL Examinations. Aircraft Technical V. 1 (Pilot Training) by Pilot Training Center is a good book that can help you with your preparation. Aviation or Aeronautical Engineering aspirants will need to sit for engineering entrance exams like IIT-JEE and GATE. There are a number of books available that will help you in preparing for the tests, such as-
Problems in Physics for IIT and Other Engineering Entrance Examinations by S. K. Srivastava
Chemistry for IIT-JEE and Other Engineering Entrance Examinations by Raman KV
Aerodynamics for Engineering Students by Houghton and Carpenter
Aeronautical Engineers Data Book by C. Matthews
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