Have you ever been amazed about how actually an airplane flies so high in the sky and the experience people traveling in that would be having or do you remember the euphoria which used to overwhelm us when we see an airplane flying in sky? And if you are someone who loves heights, would like to explore what’s there in the above sky and is looking for a course to make a promising career in the Aviation sector, then a 2 years MBA program in Aviation Management is definitely made for you. Because Aviation is one of the most important industries which unite people, businesses and culture beyond nations and continents, generate jobs, derive economic growth and expedite and promote international trade and tourism. 

And if we talk about India, as per a recent prediction of Times of India, our country will be the third largest aviation market by 2025 which in return will create immense job opportunities for youths, so what are you waiting for? Let’s go through this blog in which we will discuss the top profitable jobs you can secure post pursuing an MBA course in the domain of Aviation Management, benefits you will get working there and companies which recruit these professionals. 

Benefits of pursuing MBA in Aviation Management

Just like any other field, if challenges are there so are the benefits and cited below are few of the advantages aspirants will be getting after finishing an MBA Degree course in the discipline of Aviation Management.

A career with ample and flexible opportunities: Aspirants after successfully completing an MBA Degree in Aviation Management will have tremendous scope to work in sectors like Business Development, Airport Operations Management, Flight Analysis, Fuelling Management, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Ticketing & Passenger Services, Airline Operations Management, Loyalty Program Management and Airline/Airport Revenue Forecasting. 

Also this Covid pandemic has taught us a lot of lessons and moved the worldwide focus back on strengthening the Aviation industry infrastructure. So it’s obvious that opportunities are only going to increase in upcoming time and because this is a very demanding profession and asks for detail oriented and compassionate people who can adapt quickly to undesirable situations and can strategically plan and execute things. 

Global work experience and exposure: As we all must know that professionals associated with the Aviation industry work for various national and foreign airlines, so without doubt scope is unlimited and helps them to connect with people from all over the world.

Career prospects post an MBA in Aviation Management 

Now since we have discussed a lot about the perks you get and skills you need to have to work in the Aviation sector, it’s a good time to explore what roles would be available for an individual post doing an MBA in Aviation Management and primarily which companies recruit these professionals.

So talking about the sectors where individuals can look for a promising career with a high paying post after doing MBA in Aviation Management are mainly include National and International Airports, Aviation Companies, Airport Security Agencies, National and International Airlines, Aerospace Regulatory Authorities, Logistics Departments, Educational Institutes, Air Cargo Operators, Aviation Fuel Companies and Allied Aviation Service Providers. 

And companies which recruit these professionals are Jet airways, Kingfisher, ANI, Air Canada, GMR, Jetlite, ATT, Air Costa, JCB, Go Air, Air India, Indigo Airlines, Thomas Cook, The Oberoi, United Airlines Inc., Delta Airlines Inc., British Airways, DRDO, Air Force, FedEx Corporation, Flight Safety International Inc, Birmingham Airport Authority, National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration and Amazon Logistics Division.

Now let’s take a closer look about positions you would be getting in the above mentioned sectors of firms.

1. Aviation Operations Manager

As an Aviation Operations Manager, a professional takes the interview and recruits potential staff and crew for the Aviation industry. Apart from this, they are responsible for defining flight schedules and schedules of pilots, flight attendants and crew and last but not the least manage and supervise alteration and adjustments made to the aircraft landing zones at airports. An Aviation Operation Manager can earn a whopping salary of ₹ 8.5 Lakhs to ₹ 25 Lakhs per year with an average annual package of ₹ 15 Lakhs. These salary estimates are based on the conversation with ILAM-DIT University Dehradun Placement Specialists.

2. Director of Airport Operations

As the name itself is self explanatory, the Director of Airport Operations who works under the direction of the Country Administrator and acts as a supervisor to various classifications and oversight of contracted operations, his job is related to negotiations, budgeting and purchasing. In addition to this, they oversee the upgrades done to airport facilities and are accountable for defining growing long-term operational techniques. On an average, an Airport Operations Director earns between ₹ 15 Lakhs to ₹ 27 Lakhs per year as per experts of Universities like Sushant University - Gurgaon and JIMS Rohini of New Delhi. 

3. Aviation Project Manager

The Aviation Project Manager is primarily responsible for planning, organizing and directing the fulfillment of special projects like the construction of airport facilities and passenger terminal enhancements and also making sure they don’t cross the defined budget, allocated time and scope. The average salary of an Aviation Project Manager ranges between ₹ 18 Lakhs to ₹ 35 Lakhs as per experts of Zee Himgiri University, Dehradun.

4. Aviation Business Consultant

The main responsibility of an Aviation Business Consultant is to strengthen the infrastructure by assessing and evaluating organizational practices, recognizing weaknesses and pitfalls and proposing proper solutions. Also, they work directly with the client on a day-to-day basis and assist them to meet their end goals and objectives with respect to everything ranging from the technical to financial aspects. The national average salary of an Aviation Consultant is ₹82, 36,310 in India.

5. Chief Operations Officer (COO)

As far as the job of a Chief Operations Officer is concerned, they manage and administer the daily operations and functions of an airline business. And a COO reports back to the Chief Executive Officer and is second in command. Also a COO earns an average salary of ₹4, 00,00,000 in India.