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Hello,
You stated rightly that despite the Aviation sectors in India is at the rising stage, still there are many people who have obtained their pilot degree and unfortunately didn't get the job. Following may be the reasons:
(#) Understand this from the economic point of view. The rate at which the number of airlines are increasing (or the rate at which the aviation sector is ascending) is much slower and shorter than the rate at which the academy are producing pilots. Hence, extra pilots were unemployed.
(#) Pilot's students generally think that after obtaining CPL license, the work is done. But, it's not true. Real job start afterwards. Different airlines industries have different set of criteria. If you don't fit according to them, you may fail. Hence, pilots may get unemployed.
(#) We cannot fully blame of the government policies, but yes it's true that Government of India is spending a relative less budget on Aerospace and Aviation sectors, but Academies are consistently producing pilot. Hence, extra pilots may remain unemployed.

Hello,
Avalon Aviation Academy is into training since long. It is a part of Aptech which is a very well-known name in the sphere of imparting skill based training. They have their own centers or franchisee in almost every major cities of India. In fact it can be said that this institution is one if the pioneers in this type of training. Their aviation related courses cover almost entire gamut of skills required in this field.
On the other hand, Skylark Institute of Travel is also an old hand in this field. It's a Delhi based skill level training institute operating since more than 30 years. They boast of good faculty and also placements of 100%.
To sum up, it can be said that both these skill based training institutions are having many years of experience with them. Both are having IATA certification that enables jobs in Industry. But finally, one must select an institution which is convenient to attend.

Hello,
So, you are confused between if you can go to the ISRO or any space science after BCA, then let me clarify you that you cannot go just after BCA. The reasons are following:
(1) Indian Space Research Organization is the only organization in India which conducts all its space program. To enter in ISRO, you must have at least M.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology. ISRO does not hire the candidates who are only graduates. And if they do then it's a very rare case. So, no chance to get admission there.
(2) ISRO wants the candidates who are specialized with the branches like Aerospace, Aeronautics, Astronautics, Electronics, computer science & IT, Remote sensing & Navigation, Communication, etc. In BCA, you will just get the basic knowledge of Computer Application, BCA is not the stream of core specialization in computer science. So, no chance to go there.
(3) Although, in Space Science Organization, there are huge vacancies for computer science and IT students. But don't ever think to go there with only your graduation degree and no work experience. They do have a ton of weightage on your work experience in a particular field. Through BC, if you can't handle their ultra complex software and programming features. You cannot encrypt the data as they want. So, there are a lot of things which you cannot do with just BCA.
So, I suggest you to do MCA after that from one of the premier institutions and have a lot of experience in any space science or related field. This might help you go get admission in ISRO.
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When it comes to recruitment of flying crew members, age is secondary to the amount of flying experience that they have. The type of Pilot license they hold is also a matter of consideration:
Pilots with ATPL license are in demand for the position of commanders, ICAO licenses are acceptable at most of the places. Whereas airlines which operate in West look for FAA or JAAR licenses.
It depends on the work location and the role that the airline is recruiting for. In case of Captains the requirements may go up to 5000 hrs and 2500 hrs on type. On the other hand when it comes to selection for the position of First Officers the amount of hours required are reduced to 2000.
In case of international airlines, they look for experienced flying crew because usually in their countries the CPL license are issued after having flown for 1200 to 1500 hrs. As opposed to in India where we can obtain it at only 200hrs of flying.
Hence, the age gap starts from the beginning itself.

Pilot training involves a lot of expenditure and most candidates who come from a middle class family, fund their course by means of education loan. Hence, it becomes utterly important to get a job after you are done with the training.
Government Aviation Training Institute, Bhubaneshwar and National College of Aviation, Chennai are geographically located far from each other. Although, both have had a history of training candidates for Commercial Pilot License Training Course, but the placements are not that good when compared to some premier institutes which are functional in India at present.
In my view, at present National College of Aviation, Chennai is a notch better than Government Aviation Training Institute when compared in terms of Fleet and Instructors availability.
The infrastructures are although similar and Navigational Aids availability is also good at both the places. You may choose any of them depending on the time of year you choose to start your course, so that wind conditions and visibility issues do not become a constraint in your training.
Further, to continue my point, my personal advice is to look for institutes like IGRUA or CAE Gondia. So that placement assistance is assured.
Many airlines are also running cadet pilot programmes, which are also a good choice at this point of time.

Ground handling is an integral part of airline operations.
Most ground services are not directly related to the actual flying of the aircraft, and instead involve other tasks. The major categories of ground handling services are described below:
Cabin service-
The primary aim of this service offering is to ensure passenger's comfort. While cabin cleaning comprises the bulk of effort, it also includes tasks such as replenishing onboard consumables (soap, tissues, and toilet paper, reading materials) and washable items like pillows and blankets.
Catering-
Catering includes the unloading of unused food and drink from an aircraft, and the loading of fresh food and drink for passengers and crew. Airline meals are typically delivered in Airline service trolleys. Empty or trash-filled trolley from the previous flight are replaced with fresh ones. Meals are prepared mostly on the ground in order to minimize the amount of preparation (apart from chilling or reheating) required in the air.
Ramp Services-
This includes services on the ramp or apron, such as:
Guiding the aircraft into and out of the parking position (by way of aircraft marshalling),
Towing with pushback tractors
Lavatory drainage
Water cartage (typically non-potable for lavatory sink use)
Air conditioning (more common for smaller aircraft)
Airstart units (for starting engines)
Luggage handling, usually by means of belt loaders and baggage carts
Passengers Services-
This includes services inside the airport terminal such as:
Providing check-in counter services for the passengers departing on the customer airlines.
Providing GATE arrival and departure services. The agents are required to meet a flight on arrival as well as provide departure services including boarding passengers and closing the flight.
Field operation service-
This service dispatches the aircraft, maintains communication with the rest of the airline operation at the airport and with Air Traffic Control.
IATA provides training for such courses which are designed to cater the industry levels different hierarchy levels. The mode of learning is regular and distance learning based.
IGI India
GMR Aviation Academy
They are the main academies which Excel in training candidates for jobs of ground operations. They stand out because most of them are big market players who actually build and operate airports in India.

There are no set requirements to become a holiday rep but many tour operators are looking for decent grades and experience working in customer care. You also need to be 18 plus (sometimes this can be 21 and over).
A qualification in the industry (such as a B.Tech/Diploma in Travel and Tourism is preferred).
A working knowledge of one or more foreign languages
and administrative experience.
Bags of common sense, motivation, and initiative plus the natural ability to relate to the customers.
Newcomers will earn about 10-15K/month to 30K/month while more experienced reps can earn up to 60K/month. But there are plenty of bonuses including:
Free accommodation
Reduced or free meals at the hotel
Free flights to and from your location
Reduced holiday costs from the tour operator
They get chance to work in some of the worlds most stunning locations, where sunny skies, blue seas and a bright outlook come as standard.

1. Master in Tourism Administration (MTA)
2. MA in Tourism Management-This is a two-year course. The course has papers on tourism concepts and principles, travel agency management, tourism marketing, etc. Students are expected to study a foreign language. BHU offers this course.
3. M.Sc Hospitality and Tourism Management-There are many institutes that offer M.Sc courses in tourism. M.Sc Hospitality and Tourism Management is offered by Global Institute of Management Science Mumbai, Manipal University, Annamalai University, etc. Christ College, Bangalore offers M.Sc International Tourism Management.
4. MBA Hospitality and Travel Management-MBA in Hospitality and tourism management is another option. National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management Hyderabad, Bangalore Management Academy, GIMS, etc., offer this course.
Masters in Hospitality and Travel Management/Tourism will open opportunities to work with branded hotels like Marriot, Hyatt, ITC, TAJ and Rosewood. You can also be a part of tour/travel organizations like Airbnb, Ixigo, Goibibo or travel planner companies like Thomas Cook and Cox and Kings. If you like to travel or have interest in the similar field than graduation and post-graduation after that will enhance your business view in this field.

India's civil aviation industry is on a high-growth curve. India aims to become the third-largest aviation market by 2020 and the largest by 2030.
The BBA Aviation Operations program aims to create skilled professionals for the aviation sector and allied fields of travel and tourism. Delivered under the aegis of Center for Aviation Studies, the program has a unique advantage of a built-in IATA/UFTAA foundation course within the main curriculum, thus increasing the application relevance of the program with respect to addressing the business requirements of the aviation sector and enabling students with an entrepreneurial bent to acquire necessary skills for starting their own venture.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), India is the fastest-growing aviation market.
Whereas, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is an under graduate programme in Aviation Management. This course is designed for those who are seeking to prepare themselves for managerial responsibilities. This will help them to develop their ability to recognize and solve problems and to understand the role of business in the ever-changing scenario. This is a 3-year Degree course for students who wish to graduate with a specialized management degree.

A typical job description/profile of a reservation executive is mentioned under:
1) Directs coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel and flight reservation activities for certificated commercial or transport company.
2) Reviews flight reservation reports, statistical data on passenger miles flown and conducts comparison studies on other airline reservations to develop methods and procedures designed to improve operating efficiency increase reservations for company flights.
3) Interprets & implements, through supervisory personnel, company policies and procedures regarding customer relations contact with the public.
4) Analyzes economic statistics as applied to air transportation other factors, like weather conditions, special flight rates, and package deals, to estimate the future volume of flight reservations.
5) Prepares estimates of workforce required to process workload equipment requirements in order to formulate the budget estimate.
6) Reviews performance evaluations on reservations personnel initiates personnel actions as required.
7) Schedules notation of worker assignments to improve capabilities of personnel develops worker overall knowledge of department activities.
8) Directs investigation of customer complaints regarding reservation services prepares correspondence designed to improve customer relations.
9) Endeavors to resolve personnel grievances submit unresolved grievances to the higher authority.