The aviation industry has a host of different career options to offer. From Airport Systems Management to Ground Handling, if you are looking to build a career in aviation, there really are a lot of options. As part of our career in aviation series, here are 4 more career options in the aviation industry.
Airport Duty Management:
Airport Duty Management involves overseeing the daily operations at the airport. The key person responsible for airport duty management is the Airport Duty Manager. An Airport Duty Manager is tasked with managing staff during their working hours, like assigning tasks to individual staff, resolving any issues that arise and ensuring that all operations throughout the day are carried out smoothly.
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The Airport Manager’s job stands at a crossroads between the management and hospitality spaces and can be a great way to start your career. The salary package of an airport manager depends on the qualifications and experience that one holds. Average annual salary of an airport duty manager ranges from 7 to 8 LPA.
Airport Systems Management
Airport Systems Management or managing the airport software involves taking care of various system operations like passenger processing, arrival/departure processing, bagging, tagging and handling, information distribution and the like. For the smooth functioning of passenger and logistics systems, it is imperative that there is real-time information exchange between the airport management systems and customers, and this is the area of expertise for an Airport Operations Specialist.
Following are the various areas of operation that they look into:
1. Baggage Handling
2. Self-service check-in systems like check-in kiosks, ensuring smooth procedures for passenger check-in and all the digital help/guide that a passenger might need before boarding
3. Terminal Management
4. Billing and Invoice Operations
5. Ground-staff Management
6. Handling Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) Systems which includes managing communication, navigation services and exchange of data. This includes safety messages, information about the weather, geographic material, traffic environment messages, communication barriers, etc. They serve as a bridge between airports and aircraft and hence fall under the airport systems management.
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Airport operations specialists salaries vary depending on their education and work experience, the size of the airport, and the geographic location of the job. An entry-level airport operation specialist gets an average salary of Rs 3 to 4 LPA.
Airport Hospitality
Airport Hospitality refers to dealing with passengers and travellers at the airport and on flights. People in these roles are responsible for assisting the guests and helping them out if any problem is encountered. They oversee safety related matters of the guests. Cabin crew, Culinary Managers, Air hostess are the key job designations that fall under this category.
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The starting salary for a cabin crew/steward (freshers) is Rs 5 to 7 LPA. Also, the starting salary of an Air Hostess in India is Rs 4.5 to 7 LPA. With years of experience the salary can go upto Rs 13 to 14 LPA.
Aircraft Maintenance Management
Ensuring and daily tracking of flight safety is essential. The maintenance of aircraft in order to ensure safe and correct functioning during flight, repairing flight defects is what aircraft maintenance management is all about. Here the key person responsible is the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
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The average salary of an Aircraft Maintenance Manager in India is Rs 6 to 8 LPA.