Introduction
Globally, the aviation industry is growing at a rate of 20% per year. Indian Aviation is currently the third largest domestic market and will soon surpass the UK to become the third largest international market. It is a highly attractive industry for young people who are looking to enter the workforce.
Aviation encompasses both the aviation industry and mechanical aircraft manufacturing. This includes operating or flying aeroplanes. Air travel is becoming more affordable and more popular all over the globe.
What is Airport Management?
Airport Management is the management of an airport. Airport Management is responsible for all operational and functional requirements of all terminals. It ensures smooth operation of all flights, communicates with pilots, prevents air traffic, provides customer safety and convenience, hosts events, manages revenue generation, and records maintenance at the airport.
This role requires a lot knowledge and preparation due to the level of responsibility. Candidates looking to work in airport management must take advanced, professional courses to be eligible for these jobs.
Profile, Salary and Job
Airport Administrator is the name given to the person responsible for airport administration. Airport managers are responsible for overseeing the management of airports, supervising staff and planning the budget.
Managers of airports earn a handsome salary, which is approximately 6,06,782 INR. Managers at airports need to be capable of multitasking, leadership, communication, efficiency, and the ability to work under pressure.
Airport Management courses after 10/12th
You have many options for getting a job as an airport manager. You can travel to different destinations with different courses. There are many courses that you can do after 12th, including diploma and undergraduate courses.
There are four options for airport management courses:
- Diploma
- Undergraduate
- Post-graduate
- Doctoral
List of Undergraduate Courses
- BBA Airport Management
- Maintenance technology for aircraft
- Bachelor’s Degree in Airport Management
- Certificate for Airport Ground Personnel Services
- B.E.– Aerospace engineering
- Commercial Pilot License Training
- Bachelor of Hotel Management
List of Postgraduate Courses
- MBA Airport Management
List of Diploma Courses
- Training in Airport Land Management Diploma
- Certificate in airport management
- Certificate in training for ground crew and cabin crew
- Certificate in Aviation Hospitality
- Certificate in airline and ticket management
UG Courses after 12th
1. Bachelors degree in Business Management, Airport Management
- Eligibility: Passed 12th grade with a minimum score 60
- Could come from science or commerce
- Selection: Entrance
- Duration: Three years after graduation
2. Bachelor of Business Management in Aviation
- Eligibility: Passed 12th grade with a minimum score not less than 60%
- Selection: Merit-based selection, augmented with an interview
- Duration: Three years after graduation
- 3. Bachelor of Business Management in Aviation
- Eligibility: 12 passing with a minimum score below 60% in science or commerce
- Selection: Personal interview to complement merit-based selection
- Duration: Three years of graduation course
3. Bachelor of Business Management
- You can also get a bachelor’s degree in management if you are interested in administration at airports.
- Eligibility: 12th grade with a minimum score 50% in science or commerce
- Selection: Based on the score of the entrance exam
- Duration: Three years of graduation program
4. Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
- Eligibility: Passed 12th grade with a minimum score not less than 50%
- Course Duration: 3 year course for graduation degree
Certificate courses for aviation jobs after 12th
1. Certificate in Cabin Crew and Ground Staff Training
- Eligibility: 12th grade in any stream of science, commerce, arts, or agriculture
- The duration of the program could be extended from 6 months to one year
- Career opportunities: cabin crew, air hostess
2. Certificate in Aviation Hospitality
- Eligibility: 12th grade in any stream of science, commerce, arts, or agriculture
- The minimum duration is one year
- Potential job opportunities: Ground staff, flight hostess and cabin crew, or office operator.
3. Training in Airport Ground Handling Diploma
- Eligibility: 12th grade passed from any stream
- Minimum of 1 year
- You could be a cabin crew member, passenger handling, security, protocol staff, customer service, baggage claim, and many other services.
4. Diploma in Airfare Management and Ticket Management
- Eligibility: A 12th grader from any stream would be eligible
- Time span: Could be between 6 months and one year
- Career prospect: Customer care at an airline, handling tickets, front desk management and boarding process oversighter.
5. Certificate in Aviation
- Duration: 12th Passed from any stream
- Duration: 6 months to 1 year
- Job prospects: Cabin crew, airline station manager and cabin crew, tour operator, operations at airports.
Each option offers attractive packages. The individual can choose which package is most appealing to them.
