From customer support, ticket reservation, transportation of perishable cargo, regulation of traffic to cargo reservations, aviation administration and cockpit resource management, the aviation sector offers plenty of job opportunities. Even the government or aviation regulatory bodies offer numerous job profiles related to this field.
AVIATION JOB PROFILES
If you are interested in a career in Aviation sector, then look out for job opportunities suiting your interests and qualifications.
Jobs for Pilots
: Candidates with training in flying may join any of the reputed airline companies in India or abroad as pilots.Jobs for Aeronautical Engineers
:Candidates with degrees in aeronautical engineering have excellent career opportunities in the aviation industry. Several aircraft manufacturers hire aeronautical engineers for entry level openings as well as senior positions.Jobs for Air Hostess
: This profession attracts smart and young women who love to do a lot of traveling and believe in hard work. Several companies offer lucrative pay packages and other facilities for the pleasure of their employees in this field of work.Jobs in Airline Ticketing
: Candidates with the requisite qualification may join any of the airline companies. The job includes reservation and booking of flight tickets for the customers. You will also have to help them in planning their route.Customer Service Jobs
: There is a great demand for young and hardworking people in this field. Customer satisfaction is the main priority for all the airlines today. Customer service executives are entrusted with the duty of looking after various problems and requirements of the clients.
Aircraft Maintenance
Engineering(AME)
Aircraft mechanics maintain, repair, overhaul, modify and test aircraft structures, mechanical and hydraulic systems. Aircraft mechanics are employed by aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments, and by airlines, the armed forces and other aircraft operators.
Aircraft mechanics perform some of the following tasks:
- troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems
- adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
- repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
- install or modify aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
- dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning
- reassemble, perform and document routine maintenance
- order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
Career Progression
Aircraft mechanics may progress to foreman/woman, shop supervisor or aircraft inspector. Aircraft mechanics may acquire further endorsements to their AME license allowing them to inspect and certify a broader range of aircraft and aircraft systems.
Aircraft mechanics usually specialize on specific aircraft systems such as engines, engine accessories, airframes, propellers, mechanical components or hydraulic systems and specific kinds of aircraft, such as light aircraft, jet transports and helicopters. AME licenses are issued in the following categories:
General Maintenance
M - Aircraft
M - Aircraft
Specialized Maintenance
E - Avionics Systems
S - Structures
P - Propulsion Systems
E - Avionics Systems
S - Structures
P - Propulsion Systems
Companies offering Aviation Jobs
The following list of companies in India offers various jobs in the aviation sector:
- Sahara India
- Indian Airlines
- Indian International Airways Ltd
- Kingfisher Airlines
- Haytrans I Pvt Ltd,
- Flywell Aviation Pvt Ltd,
- Deccan Airlines,
- Multi Track Air Charters
- SRC Aviation, Panda Logistics Ltd
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bird Group
- Trans Asian Aviation,
- Varman Aviation Pvt Ltd
- Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited and Sam Air Pvt Ltd.
