Top Careers For Women in The Aviation Industry

While the sky is the limit for most of us, flying through the limits can be an overwhelming feeling. We, as women have proven wonders everywhere and nothing can stop us from being a staggering sensational pilot, an ambitious aerospace engineer or anything else for that matter. If clouds and flying amidst the blue sky lures you, then you have come to the right place.

1. COMMERCIAL FLIGHT PILOT

Salary: Rs. 3 lakh per month

Qualification: Must complete Class XII under 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics and Mathematics; You must be minimum 18; obtain Commercial Pilot License (CPL). 

Physical requirement- one 6/6 perfect eyesight, the other eye can be 9/6 which can be rectified, good physical fitness, free of any disease that can hamper your normal routine.

Skills required: Understanding of Physics and Math, English language and communication, excellent spatial awareness and coordination, team-working skills There is a constant rise in the requirement of people to become pilots. This exhilarating yet very competitive job obligates you to undergo excessive training and give an examination before you join domestic airlines like SpiceJet, Indigo and Jet Airways. For a good starting-boost, you can join Hindustan Aeronautics LTD?s (HAL) Rotary Wing at Bangalore for starting your career. You start by becoming a co-pilot, that is the first officer, then after multitude hours of flying, become the captain, or pilot in command. Team working skills are an absolute must.  

2. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Salary: Rs. 80,000 per month

Qualification: Engineering degree in Electronics, Telecommunication, Radio engineering, Electrical engineering, or Master's degree in electronics or any field having radio physics, telecom, and electronics as specialization subjects.

Physical requirements: Perfect eyesight and hearing, good health in general.

Skills required: Multitasking ability, know your way around numbers, good spatial orientation, clear and sharp memory, speed decision making, basic computer knowledge, responsible, punctual self-confident. Having a CPL along with basic computer knowledge can give you a jumpstart into this field. Working as an Air Traffic Controller (ATC) can be quite a daunting task if you can't handle pressure and multitask. For a person who basically guides flying machines and relays instructions to pilots, their eyes need to be literally at 10 different places at once. Adapting to change in stimuli and staying calm under pressure is paramount. Stamina, hard work, alert mind, team spirit and the ability to work at any given time are some inevitable things. With the rising globalization, the responsibility and need for ATCs have also increased insurmountably. HAL and India Air Force are some recruiters for ATCs.  

3. AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Salary: Rs. 60,000 per month

Qualification: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in airport management.

Skills required: Management skills, multitasking, alertness, leadership skills. Airport Operations Manager covers many factors running in an airport- from scheduling and dispatching flights, to sales and administration of the airport. They coordinate ATC and maintenance personnel, implement airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records. They oversee the economics, public relations, personnel management, and business management.

4. AIRLINES HUMAN RESOURCE 

Salary: Rs. 40,000 per month

Qualification: Graduation in Human Resources or any other similar majors.

Skills required: Management skills, leadership skills, talent management, communication skills, multitasking. Being one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sectors in India, Aviation Industry requires an exponentially growing number of workers under it, thus, making the job of a person working in HR really important. Personnel Management is not an easy task- one has to make sure the right type of talented person gets the right job for him/her. Ensuring the right leadership in the airline business and maintenance of talented personnel is required. Keeping the staff happy, along with making sure that the company remains in profit is one of the key roles.  

5. AIR HOSTESS

Salary: Rs. 45,000

Qualification: Graduate degree + diploma in Hotel or Tourism Management, or direct graduation in Hotel Management or Tourism Management.

Skills required: Alertness, responsibility, patience to work long hours, pleasing personality, good communication and interactive skills, proficiency in the English language. Being one of the most glamorous jobs in the Aviation industry, being a flight attendant can come with great responsibility. Ensuring passenger's safety, and providing them with commendable customer service are their two prime duties. Constant greeting of customers, handling them, comforting them during turbulence and providing safety instructions are done with patience and kindness while maintaining a good physique and health is essential.

6. AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Salary: Rs. 80,000 per month

Qualification: Engineering degree in aeronautical engineering

Skills required: AutoCAD, Avionics, Engineering design, Aeros, problem-solving skills, Autodesk AutoCAD, communication skills, team-working skills. Designing all the flying machines- aircraft6, missiles, spacecraft, and satellites are the job of an aerospace engineer. Generally specializing in different types of products including launch vehicles, commercial and military products, they work with many other professionals to design and build the project and thus should have communication and team-working skills to achieve the goal. They also test aircraft and recommend improvements in aircraft parts and techniques.

7. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR 

Salary: 1 lakh per month

Qualification: Obtain CPL after completing 10+2 in PCM, diploma course in-flight instructions, fly the required number of hours (say 500 hours)

Skills required: Interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, teaching skills, analytical and logical reasoning skills, ability to perform under stressful conditions and attentiveness to details. People having the knack to teach are best suited for this job. Flight instructors train aspiring pilots to fly aircraft. They teach both on-ground classes, explaining the methods and the working of aircraft, aerodynamics and cockpit instruments, and on-air, assisting them to fly aircraft with absolute proficiency.

8. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Salary: Rs. 7.7 lakh per annum

Qualification: Complete 10+2 in PCM, Aerospace Maintenance engineering (3 years course)

Skills required: Mechanical and craftsmen skill, problem-solving skills, observation skills. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) does mechanical work assisting in the repair, maintenance, rebuilding and servicing of the aircraft. Carrying out daily aircraft maintenance, overhaul programs, reviewing on the conditions of aircraft engines, finishing repairs and replacements. This new field is perfect for those who are interested to know what it takes to prepare an airplane to fly each time.

We hope our compilation of the most promising aviation careers has helped you pick your perfect match. We'd love to hear your thoughts below.