Aviation Placement

Private Sectors
Travel Agents
As a travel agent you will be engaged in marketing and selling activities related to tours organized for several destinations. Whether it is domestic or international, your task would be to manage it all. Another factor is demand for online agents by travelers who want the entire itinerary to be planned including booking tickets at their convenience. Tour Operators
You will be dealing in destination and travel management, organize packaged holiday tours and even engaged in selling it to the customers. Taking care of all the necessary obligations related to the tours, travel bookings as per the client needs, boarding, lodging, food and itinerary are the duties involved in the profile of tour operators. Public Sector
Department of Tourism
You can work in this government department that is responsible for policy formulation. The tourism industry is governed through it and it is headed by the Union minister. Career opportunities include ticketing assistants, tour operator, operations executive, immigration consultant and reservation executive. Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)
This government department is engaged in publishing and distributing literature in India. The responsibilities include disseminating information related to the tourism industry, activities and other such related news or events. ITDC hotels are run by this government body. State Tourism Corporations
Promoting tourist destinations related to states is what this government body does. Each state has its own state corporation that governs all the promotional activities that are similar to ITDC but limited within their state. These options are just a few of the plethora of opportunities available for you. It is essential to understand that as you learn more and develop your skills, you will be able to get a good job. Eventually with more experience you will advance to a higher position and get more out of your professional experience. Having a professional qualification thus makes you eligible for achieving heights in the industry and serve as an advantage for you.

The following scholarships are available at and administered through IGRUA, in Rae Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh). It can help you eliminate financial problems.
1. Indian Airlines scholarships
Two scholarships of Rs 4,00,000, each given on merit-cum-means basis per batch.
2. Air India scholarships
Two scholarships of Rs 4,00,000, each given on merit-cum-means basis per batch.
3. Rajiv Gandhi Foundation
For two women pilots on merit-cum-means to the extent of Rs 3,00,000 each per batch.
4. Scholarships for SC/ST candidates
Rs 2,00,000 on training fee. Additional Rs 2,00,000 by IGRUA to three SC/ST candidates per batch by selection on merit cum means basis. Some state governments award scholarships to SC/ST candidates for training at IGRUA. Eligible candidates may approach the respective State SC/ST Welfare Directorate for the same.
5. JRD Tata Memorial scholarships
For four students, of an amount not less than Rs 1,00,000 on merit-cum-means basis. The JRD Tata Trust offers up to Rs 10 Lacs per year to trainees as decided by its Board of Directors. Visit the IGRUA web site for more details.
6. The Madras Flying Club offers a government scholarship as well. Eligibility: Class X + 10+2; you must also have a Private Pilot License from the Madras Flying Club.
7. A government scholarship for pilot training is available for SC/ST candidates who have completed SSC/10+2. Web site: http://www.dgca.nic.in/licencing/fly-ind.htm.