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India is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) manages a total of 127 airports in the country, which include 13 international airports, 7 custom airports, 80 domestic airports and 28 civil enclaves. There are over 450 airports and 1091 registered aircrafts in the country. The genesis of civil aviation in India goes back to December 1912 when the first domestic air route between Karachi and Delhi became operational. In the early fifties, all airlines operating in the country were merged into either Indian Airlines or Air India. and, by virtue of the Air Corporations Act 1953, this monopoly continued for the next forty years.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) controlled every aspect of aviation, including granting flying licenses, pilots, certifying aircrafts for flight and issuing all rules and procedures governing Indian airports and airspace. Finally, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) was assigned the responsibility of managing all national and international airports and administering every aspect of air transport operation through the Air Traffic Control.
The Indian aviation industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with key drivers being positive economic factors, including high GDP growth, good industrial performance, and corporate profitability and expansion. Other factors include higher disposable incomes, growth in consumer spending, and availability of low fares.
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As of May 2006, private carriers accounted for around 75% share of the domestic aviation market. During April-September 2006, the total aircraft movements witnessed an increase of 29.6% year on year to 494.92 thousand aircraft movements, as compared to 318.89 thousand during April-September 2005. The total air passenger traffic in September 2006 has shown an increase of 31.1%, as compared to 2005.
India would require approximately 7,500-8,000 pilots and an equal number or more air cabin crew by 2010. Heavy pay packets are awaiting pilots with a commercial pilot license (CPL). Even an amateur pilot can start his career with a salary of Rs 2.5-3 lakh a month with a commercial airline. With the sudden increase in the number of airlines, pilots are in great demand.
Aviation sector provides the following types of opportunities:
Commercial pilot
Co-pilot
Air cargo pilot
Expat cabin crew
Air traffic controller
Cabin safety instructor
In-flight managers
In-flight base managers
Cabin services instructor
Cabin crew
Training instructor
Maintenance controllers
Licensed aircraft maintenance engineering
Quality control manager.
Cargo officers
Guest service agent
Ground staff
