Are you looking for a career with the perks of travel, tourism, and adventure? Did you know that there are opportunities to work in aviation in India?
This popular job field offers wild jobs that would be hard to turn down. There is no starter salary in this career track but the many benefits it offers include live-in accommodations and payment for flight training.
The beauty of this highly lucrative industry is that it’s not just an American or European market. There are multiple locations in India where all you’d need is a passport to enjoy travel opportunities.
How to start an Aviation Career?
Start by learning the basics, including the terminology and abbreviations of aircraft, engines and parts. Most airlines require a basic understanding of each field to better serve customers. There are many websites on the web that offer free tutorials on how to become an airline pilot. A good place to start is wikiHow, which has a detailed explanation for becoming an airline pilot for most airlines.
The salary for this career track starts from Rs 25000 per month, though it can depend on location, job type, and experience level. The perks, however, are worth it.
Depending on your location, the job type and experience level; you can earn more than a few lakhs per month. Once you become an airline pilot for a particular airline, you may qualify for training grants. Many of the airlines will be willing to pay part of your tuition fees and training as long as you agree to work for them after you’ve finished your flight training.
An International Pilot License is offered by most of the airlines, but for those who want an Indian licence, you’ll have to convince the airlines that you will be flying to India.
Before moving forward however, you can take a pay cut and go into Air Traffic Control (ATC) instead. You’ll get paid less compared with pilots in other aircraft types, but you’ll be working alongside them and learn all the skills needed to work in ATC. Some airlines even offer additional benefits like housing and food while on duty.
Planes come in many shapes depending on the operator or airline:
Trains: these are considered very safe as all cars are highly secured and monitored by trained drivers who have undergone numerous training courses too.