How To Become A Ground Engineer In The Aviation Industry?

May 15, 2021

Aviation is a vast growing sector in India and offers some of the best employment opportunities for a student after class 12th. Aviation courses in India after class 12th are available at the degree or diploma level. Students who are interested in joining various sectors of the aviation industry have plenty of options of courses after completing 10+2 level education. The number of colleges, quality of curriculum as well as the scope of aviation courses is always huge in India.

LIST OF CAREER OPTIONS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL	AIRLINE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
FLIGHT PURSERS	AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
AVIATION DOCTORS	FLIGHT DISPATCHERS
FLIGHT AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS	COMMERCIAL PILOTS
THE FACTOR FACILITATORS

HOW TO OPERATE/ BECOME A GROUND ENGINEER IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?

In aviation, ground crew are airline personnel that service aircraft while on the ground – as opposed to aircrew, who operate an aircraft while in flight. The term ground crew is used by both commercial airlines and military aviation. There are courses to train Trainees in Mechanical Stream and Avionics Stream of Engineering. If you are one who wishes to become a Ground Engineer in the aviation Industry, you may visit all the details to apply for this career.

AVIATION COURSES AFTER 12TH

It is important to check every detail about the course or the college before investing one’s time and money into it.

NAME OF THE COURSE	DURATION	ELIGIBILITY/SELECTION CRITERIA	ROLES OFFERED	EXPECTED SALARY
BBA In Business Management	3 years	Minimum of 50% marks in class 12 from any stream	· Administrator · Airport Manager · Staff Manager · Safety Officer	Rs. 3 to 6 Lakh p.a.
B.Sc in Airline and Airport Management	3 years	Minimum 50% marks in class 12 in any stream	· Cabin Crew Services · Airline Reservation Agent · Airline Customer Support	Rs. 3 to 7 lakh p.a.
B.Sc. Aviation	3 years	Minimum 50% marks in 12 with science stream (PCM)	· Air Traffic controller · Technical Ground Operator · Safety Manager	Rs 2 to 4 lakh p.a.
Diploma in Aviation Hospitality	1 year	Students of all streams can apply after class 12th	· Cabin Crew · Office Operators · Ground staff	Rs 4 to 6 lakh p.a.
Diploma in Airport Management	1 year	Students of all streams can apply after class 12	· Assistant Manager · Airport Manager · Cargo Department Manager	Rs 2 to 5 lakh p.a.
Commercial Pilot Training	4-5 years depending on the flying hours and schedules	Minimum 45-50% marks in 12 with science stream (PCM)	· Ferry Pilot · Commercial pilot	Rs 5 to 12 lakh p.a.
Diploma in ground staff and Cabin Crew Training	6 months to 1 year	Students of all streams can apply after 12th	· Air hostess · Frond-end office operator · Steward	Rs 4 to 6 lakh p.a.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering	3 years including 6 months training	Minimum 50% marks in 12 with science stream (PCM)	· Maintenance Engineer	Rs 3 to 5 lakh p.a.
MBA in Aviation Management	2 Years	Graduation with at least 45-50%. Should have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any discipline with minimum 2 years of work experience in the work industry	· Aviation Faculty · Human Resources Manager · Airport operation Manager	Rs 4.5 to 6.5 lakh p.a.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS	UG AND PG DIPLOMA PROGRAMS	BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS	PG PROGRAMS	DOCTORATE
One can simply apply for the program and pay the necessary amount, shall meet the eligibility criteria having a class 12th pass certificate and the age limits can be within 17-30 years.	Applications can be online or offline. Pg admissions are done just after the completion of graduation in any stream.	Application forms are available both online and offline. Admissions are done with presenting important documents of class 10 and 12 and conducting a round of interviews.	In cases like MBA in Aviation Management, candidates have to sit for entrance exams like CAT, MAT, and SNAP and so on.	There are few colleges that offer Ph.D. in Aviation Management.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Ground engineers should be dedicated and groomed in a proficient way, should have deeper knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills , must be flexible and should have skilled tactics to cater to the growing demand in the Aviation Industry. They deal with the construction, repair and maintenance of the aircraft at the technical level. Successful candidates after obtaining license shall have ample employment opportunities in government airline, private airlines, Corporate, Public/Private Aviation Organization.