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To get a job in an international airline, there are plenty of ways. In fact, it's similar to getting employed by an Indian career. You can get Commercial Pilot's License and then join any airlines. You can do a cabin crew course and join as a cabin crew. You can get training of dispatcher and join as a flight dispatcher. You can do a course in finance and join as a finance person. You can join their customer relations department. All these and some more means are available to join airlines. Be that as it may, you can definitely and surely join after completing your MBA also. In fact, after MBA you can join in any fairly higher management position in any department. In fact, many carriers are always looking for dynamic young management trainees to groom them and absorb them completely in the company.

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To become an Aircraft Mechanic or an Aviation Technician, one gas to undergo three years AME course after completion of 10+2 with physics & mathematics. These courses are conducted by many institutions in India. In some places, there is entrance exam while at others admission is based on marks obtained in 12th exam. Once eligible, a student can select either of the two streams of mechanical or avionics. Merely passing the course does not make one eligible to work on the aircraft straight away. One needs to obtain a license issued by DGCA. Only license holders are allowed to work on aircraft. With the boom in the aviation sector, many Indian carriers have placed orders for aircraft. All these will require license holders to maintain. Thus in near to medium term prospects of AME are quite good. Depending on the company, one can expect a salary of about Rs. 50K.

Almost all of the airports in India come under the authority of the AAI or Airports Authority of India, making them handle all the related Air Traffic Control Towers and in turn, also handle the Air Navigation Services for them. There may be a few colleges offering courses for Air Navigation Services, but as AAI themselves handle the ANS, it is better to join an institute run by them as that would also ensure better employment chances.The AAI runs this course at CATC or Civil Aviation Training College based out of Allahabad. They are the pioneer institute in India and have been imparting training ince 1948. They are specialized in the training of CNS technology and Air Traffic Management. They not only train Indian sudents, but even students from neighbouring countries in both Asia and Africa come down to CATC for their courses. They usually train about 650 students in a year and that alone is a great feat. Another noteworthy institute that undertakes training for Air Navigation Services would be any IATA recognized institute but there is a better scope if one chooses the AAI run CATC over other colleges.

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Angelblues Aviation and Tourism Academy started its training programmes way back in 2009. They induct students from 10+2 stage after interview and some tests into their six / twelve months courses in different spheres of aviation viz. cabin crew, ground handling, logistics, customer services, etc. It's based in Kochi, the education hub of Kerala. The rating of this institution is quite high and placements are also good.On the other hand, Narayan Academy of Civil Aviation is part of Narayan group that has established its presence in Bareilly, UP in almost all spheres of education. Institute offers courses of traditional subjects as well as job oriented. It also boasts of 100% placements but then any such thing needs to be accepted with a pinch of salt only.To conclude, Angelblues offers almost all courses related to aviation sectors and one must select this institute in Kochi for a quick training and employment. Narayan institute on the other hand is a big educational hub at Bareilly that offers all sorts of traditional courses under one campus along with aviation also.

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Aptech Aviation and Hospitality commenced its journey into field of training way back in 1986 by starting training in the current subject of IT. It has evolved since then into a big conglomerate with its own establishments in about four to five locations and franchisee network in almost every big city of India. Being private enterprise, they quickly move into sunrise sectors for training of future employees. In aviation sector too, they have training modules for cabin crew, ground handling, etc. On the other hand, NIMS University is a regular private university formed under the relevant laws of Rajasthan government and if course recognised by UGC. It's located in Jaipur. As can be expected from any university, this university offers different undergraduate, post graduate courses in almost every sphere of education. To conclude, I would say that for job in aviation sector after 10+2 stage, Aptech is the place whereas for a formal education it's NIMS University.

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Flying Cats Academy is located in many places in India. They proudly say that they are into airhostess training. These days, young girls and boys want to travel around the world. Thus, the job of cabin crew appeals to most of them. However, the eligibility is to pass 10+2. Hence, many feel that their graduation dreams are not fulfilled. This academy is perhaps trying to tap into this pool. Hence, they have accreditation with Annamalai University's distance education stream, where in students can be awarded Degree or Diploma as per the length of the course and of course as per norms of Distance Education Council or DEC of government of India.On the other hand, Skywings Academy of Aviation is based in Cochin. Many of the courses are accredited with Bhartiar University, Coimbatore. As a result, courses here are named as MBA, BBA or Diploma. To conclude, I would say that if the desire is to be cabin crew, then Flying Cats is the answer while if requirement is official degree of a university along with job in aviation sector, then answer is Skywings.

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There are plenty of institutions in India that are recognized by DGCA, hence it is inconceivable that there will be some such institutions that are not recognized by DGCA. But, then many a time, facts are much stranger than fiction.
All prospective students must ensure that before taking admission & paying money, they must ensure that their institution is not only recognized, but that this recognition is valid during the year of admission.
Here I would like to advise that do not get swayed by the advertisements put out by these institutions, but check on the webpage of DGCA about the status of recognition. If only prospective students follow these simple steps, they would not fall pray and get admitted to a wrong institute. In this respect, well-known names invariably are more cautious and always keep recognition current.

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IIFly Aviation Training Centre was established about 15 years back in the suburb of Mumbai called Andheri. It offers about ten different courses across a wide range of areas like tourism, cruise shipping, aviation, etc. It apparently has tied up with MIAL, the operator of Mumbai airport for the internship of its students. However, having a presence in too many fields have caused it to have a very low reputation.On the other hand, Trade Wings Institute of Management was established in 1989 & is a well-known name in the industry. It has a presence in more than 40 cities and conducts more than 70 courses. By now, more than 50000 students have passed out of this institute. It has a very good reputation in the industry.In view of the above, there is no hesitation in my mind to say that on all counts, Trade Wings Institute appears to be the best and should be taken as the first choice.

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or AME is a very important course that enables a student to obtain license from DGCA to work on passenger aircraft as maintenance person. Obviously, it goes without saying that placements after completion of the course play an important role in selection of a college or institute for study. After careful scrutiny of the different facilities, trained faculty, etc. I am of the firm opinion that Wing's College of Aviation Technology is the most suitable out if the two to pursue the course of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. This is so since the college boasts of three aircraft along with a helicopter and different aeroengines on its premises to aid students learn quickly and with hands on experience. In addition institute has tied up with some airlines for the students to spend almost one full semester learning their craft in most practical way.

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Indian Institute of Aeronautics is perhaps the oldest institute to give training for becoming Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or AME. Started almost more than 40 years ago, it has produced many AME's who are now in almost all carriers operating out of India. It has two campuses, one in Delhi and other in Patna. This institute boasts of the trained and experienced faculty.
http://www.indianaviationacademy.com/ourcourses.htmOn the other hand, Indian Aviation Academy in Mumbai has campuses at three places in Mumbai & Navi Mumbai. Even though this academy offers more than 10 different courses, none of them is for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or AME hence I am afraid one can not join this academy for becoming AME. I am attaching a link that too will explain this.
http://www.indianaviationacademy.com/ourcourses.htmIn view of foregoing, for becoming AME, a student must seek admission in IIA, New Delhi.