I am doing my graduation in bcom H from Delhi University (Gargi college). So what should I do to get into avaition as a manager?

Hi Cherry

The best course for Commerce background students in Aviation sector is a Master's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Aviation Management. Below are wide details about the course.

A course in aviation management usually covers topics that include material related to business, finance, leadership, logistics, marketing and customer service, and many aviation-specific topics such as ground management, air traffic control, meteorology, operation procedures, aerodynamics and flight planning. This helps students to blend aviation knowledge with management strategies and techniques.

Eligibility for admission in M.B.A. (Aviation Management)

• Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th & 12th).

• Graduation with minimum 50% marks in any discipline (preferably Economics or Commerce background with Mathematics) .

• Most institutes offering the course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance test (CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT,SNAP), followed by a round of personal interview, wherein their general aptitude for the course is tested.

• After your acore from respective M.B.A. entrance exams is declared, you receive calls from various institutes or you may apply in some, and thereafter your admission process starts.

INSTITUTES:

Average course fees varies in all colleges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs 5,00,000 Annually.

1.Institute of Logistics and Aviation Management, Mumbai

2.University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

3.National College of Aviation, Chennai

4.Hindustan University, Chennai

CAREER PROSPECTS

• A candidate with a MBA degree in aviation can seek to enter into Aerospace Aviation Fuel Companies, Regulatory Authorities, National and International Airlines, National and International Airports, Air Cargo Operators, Allied Aviation Service Providers etc.

• Aviation manager manages the operations of the aviation department. Guarantees compliance with FAA regulations and that all safety, maintenance, and scheduling operations are executed satisfactorily.
• Such professionals can find jobs in the both the private and government aviation sector in the country. After passing the course, they have many aviation industry jobs as they can work as customer care executive, air ticketing professional, commercial pilot, operation executive, flight steward, aerospace engineer, aviation administrator, cargo manager.

• M.B.A. (Aviation Management) provides a unique opportunity for the working professionals to expand their domain knowledge and add value to their educational qualification and job profile. Popular recruiters include Jet airways, ANI, GMR, ATT, Indian Spinal injuries center, JCB, Thomas Cook, The Oberoi, Air India, Air Canada, Indigo Airlines, GoAir, Air Costa, Jetlite and many others.

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