Aviation: Courses one can study

Do you want to make a career in a high tech industry which pays you good money? Then you should definitely consider joining the aviation industry.

Apart from the good pay scale and flexible working hours, aviation as a career choice provides you with a chance to start young. In fact, the younger you start the better it is for you.

From the outside, it would seem that working in the aviation sector is all about having fun, however, the more you research about the industry you will come to realise that the industry requires one to possess extraordinary grit, determination, presence of mind and courage.

Thus, in order to make a mark for yourself in this industry you need to hone some very specific skills and trust us when we say that the training regime isn’t going to be easy. Some popular aviation colleges are listed at the end of this article and below, you can view a list of courses you can consider pursuing in order to get placed well in the aviation industry.

Course	Subjects
Ab-initio to Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) coupled with Instrument and Multi Engine Endorsement	Air Navigation Flight Planning Aviation Meteorology Air Frames & Engines (Tech. Gen.) Tech. Specific DA40,DA42, TB – 20 etc Air Regulations RTR Cockpit Resource Management Aircraft Act and Rules Aircraft & Engines (General & Specific) Operational Procedures Principles of Flight Radio Telephony
MCC Course	Communication Leadership and Team Working Situation Awareness (Threat and Error Management) Workload Management Problem Solving and Decision Making Monitoring and cross-checking Task-sharing Checklist handling Briefing Techniques Flight Management Use of Flight Management Computers System Normal Operations Abnormal and Emergency Operations Environment, Weather and ATC
BBA Aviation	Business Organization Introduction to Aviation Industry Business Mathematics Business Accounting Business Communication I Business Computing Organizational Behavior Business Economics I Business Statistics IATA Travel & Tourism Marketing Management Research Methodology & Report Writing Airport Functions of Airlines Financial Management Business Economics II Business Communication II Business Law Marketing Communication Consumer Behavior & Market Research Cargo Handling Traveling Agency & Tour Operations Essential of Strategic Management Customer Relationship Management International Business Understanding of Aviation Business Tourism Enterprise Planning Dissertation I Industry Tour Report Airport Customer Services Aviation Marketing Human Resource Management Dissertation II
Diploma in Aviation Hospitality	Personality Development Interactive English Communications Skills Travel & Tourism International Airlines & Travel Management Hotel & Hospitality Management Customer Relations Management In-flight Management Safety & Security Ground Handling Flight Catering, Marketing & Sales Computer Reservations System CRS Grooming & grooming workshop Interview skills Stress management Confidence building Soft skills
BSc Aviation	Applied Mathematics Computer Fundamental Basic Physics Basics of Electronics English- I Indian Constitution & Ethics Fundamental of Aviation Radio Navigation Science Aircraft System & Electricity Air Navigation Science Communication English Environmental Studies Basics of Technical Flight Air Regulation Air Metrological Science
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management	Basic Principles of Economics Quantitative Methods and Academic Work Business Administration e.g. Marketing, Investment and Finance Aviation Management e.g. Airline Business Models and Strategies, Aviation and the Environment Elective Seminar and Management Simulation Game Aviation Psychology Aviation Law Meteorology General Navigation Airframes & Systems, Powerplant, Instrumentation Performance, Flightplanning Electrics Principles of Flight PPL Training Visual Flight Training Commercial Flight Training Instrument Flight Training (ATPL(A)) Multi Crew Concept Training (ATPL(A))
Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering	Thermodynamics Fluid mechanics Structural dynamics Flight dynamics Aircraft design Aircraft electronics
Diploma in Cabin Crew & In-Flight Services Management	Aviation History Aviation Organisations Aviation Terminology Aviation Geography Time Zones & Time Calculation Aircraft Familiarisation Airport Familiarisation Airlines Travel Documents Customs & Currencies Phonetic Codes Cabin Crew Profession Crew Member Training Passenger Handling In-flight procedures & emergencies Duties after Landing Flight Evaluation Passengers with Special Needs Food Service Beverage Types Alcoholic Beverages and Cocktails Ticket Policies and Procedures Luggage and Personal Effects Computerised Reservation System Fare Rules & Construction Passports & VISA Health Regulations Meal & Beverage Services First aid-General Shock and Fainting Bleeding and Wounds Fractures/Sprains, etc. Burns Choking Respiratory Problems Communication Confidence Leadership Group Discussions Presentations Personal Hygiene & Grooming Hair & Skin Care Motivation Interview Techniques Resume writing
Diploma in Air Cargo Management	Types of Communication Communication Skills Interview Techniques & Personality Development Management Principles Types of Customers Customer Relations Need of Cargo Transportation & International Organizations Aviation Geography Cargo Guides & Cargo Tariffs Cargo Acceptance Procedures Types of Aircrafts used in Cargo Industry Payload considerations & bulk limitations Unit Load Devices (ULD) Air Cargo Terminal Operations & Cargo handling facilities Customs Clearance process IATA Cargo agent & Cargo agency operations Calculation of Air Cargo rates & Transportation charges Airwaybill completion Automation in the Cargo Industry Courier Management
Diploma in Airport Ground Handling	Aviation History Aviation Organisations Aviation Terminology Aviation Geography Time Zones & Time Calculation Aircraft Familiarisation Airport Familiarisation Airport Terms Check in Procedures Airport Security Airport Signs & Markings Airlines Stages of Flight Travel Documents Customs & Currencies Check-in Procedures Landside Facilities for departures The Gate Area Security Checks Arrival Facilities Control Tower Baggage Cargo Terms & Procedures Cargo Abbreviations Special Cargo Dangerous Goods Labeling Cargo Manifest Courier Mail Post Office Mail Customer Care Communication Confidence Leadership Group Discussions Presentations Personal Hygiene & Grooming Hair & Skin Care Motivation Interview Techniques Resume writing
MBA Airport Management	Management Process and Behavior Managerial Economics Managerial Communication Business Environment Air Transport Management Accounting for Managers Business Law Human Resource Management Computer Applications in Management Airport Planning and Design Airline Marketing and Management Research Methodology Airport Economics Entrepreneurship Development Aviation Law
Diploma in International Airline & Travel Management	Longitude, Standard time and DST (Daylight Saving Time) Time differences & International Dateline Calculation of Transportation time for Flight journeys Study of the world to be done in accordance with IATA outlines History and Organization of IATA Trade Association activities Tariff co-ordination activities ATC / IATA codes and abbreviations Water: Ocean, Cruises & Ferries Land: Railways, Bus/Coach, Car Rental Different conventions and agreements Definition and Regulations Free Baggage allowance Dangerous goods Live Animals and Excess value charges Aircraft Parts, Airport, In Flight Services Airport Handling Procedures The Travel agent, Terminology Functions of a Travel Agent Departments of a Travel Agency Operations - Functions and Purpose of various Departments Incentives and source of Income IATA recognition of a Travel Agency Facilitation procedures (visa & passport) Management related to Airlines Cargo Agencies Intensive training in Fare calculation Use of official Tariff manuals ( Air tariff & PAT) IATA Fares and Definitions Global indicators (2 letter direction codes) Published fares Fare types - Normal and Special fares Seasonal fares The Mileage system: Maximum permitted mileage -MPM, Ticketed point mileage - TPM, Extra mileage allowance - EMA, Extra Mileage surcharge -EMS, Higher intermediate point - HIP One way Backhaul Check Rule Round and circle trip Circle trip minimum check (CTM) Child and Infant fares Currency regulation Taxes Worldwide special fares Domestic fares How to make a Reservations Reservation codes PNR Creation OAG Flight Guides (Manual Reservations) Construction of Unpublished Transfer connections Reservation through Internet E-ticketing / Satellite Ticketing printing / Online tickets Accurate Ticketing as specified in the IATA Ticketing Handbook. Issue of Tickets with a Published fare
Diploma in Airport Management	Language Enhancement - Mechanics of Grammar Grooming, Health & Nutrition, Poise & Grace Language Enhancement - Phonetics & ESL Soft Skills Principles of Aviation General Subjects Cargo & Transportation Passenger Handling Airport Handling Airlines Commercial Business Customer Service for Global Clientele Air Fares and Ticketing Communication & Presentation Skills Load Planning Dangerous Goods Travel & Tourism Airport Operations Airport Management Security & Legislation Hospitality Management Ancillary Services Computer Reservation System
Diploma in Air Cargo Practices & Documentation	Communicative English and Computer Fundamentals Air Cargo Practices Air Cargo Documentation Airport Logistics
Diploma in Domestic Airline & Travel Management	Communicative English and Computer Fundamentals Fare Construction Tourism Flight Handling & Travel Agency
Diploma in Air Fare & Ticketing Management	Aviation History Aviation Organisations Aviation Terminology Aviation Geography Time Zones & Time Calculation Aircraft Familiarisation Airport Familiarisation Air Travel Geography Global Indicators Airport & Airline Codes Air Travel Terminology Fares & Ticketing Terminology Fare & SSR Codes, Season Codes Electronic Ticketing Ticket Notices Payment Modes, Currency & Taxes Passports & Visas Foreign Exchange Car Rentals Travel Agency Business Travel Agency Career Destination Service Sector Tourism Guide Car Rentals Timetable Language TIM Health Requirements Baggage Rules Types of Journey Fare Basis, Rules & Construction Passenger Ticket Itinerary Planning PAT International Sales Indicator IATA-UFTAA Fare Formula Steps of Fare Formula Ticketing of Published Fare IATA Rate of Exchange Special Fares Making Reservations Tourism Products & its forms Tourism Case Studies Modes of Transport Types of Accommodation Tourism Bodies Tourism Marketing Information Technology in Tourism Globalisation in Tourism Destination India Travel Sales & Counseling Passports & Visas Foreign Exchange
Diploma in Aviation, Tourism and Hotel Management	Introduction to Hospitality Sector Types & Departments of Hotels Front Office Management Attributes required in Front Office Staff House Keeping Operations Food & Beverage Service Operations BAR Management Banqueting Management Personality Development Business Communication Skills Spoken English Foreign Language - Basic French Role plays and situation handling exercises Internships at Star Hotels and Restaurants General Travel Knowledge Fare Construction Introduction to Airports Types, Operations, Services & Features Airline Terminologies & Definitions Organizations Various Personnel/ Agencies Working at the airport Ground Staff Responsibilities & their functions Check-In Procedures, Arrivals & Departures. Disrupted & Delayed Flights Pre & Post Flight Procedures Handling Incoming Flights Mishandled Baggage Handling Special Passengers Handling Dangerous Goods & Special Cargo Ground Handling of Flight & Associated Dangers Aviation Security English Speaking & Voice and accent Training: Personality Development Grooming Interview Skills & Group Discussion

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