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What are the Salary Packages in Aviation Industry?

Author: Sudipta Roy
by Sudipta Roy
Posted: Jun 19, 2022

Many youngsters want to join the aviation industry due to numerous job opportunities and other perks and benefits. Moreover, in the aviation industry, one can start their career at a very young age which allows youngsters to climb the steps of success quickly in life.

Aviation enthusiasts after completing their class 12 board examination can enroll in a Government Aviation College and opt for popular aviation courses like BBA in Aviation Operations, MBA in Aviation Management, Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Management, etc to establish a remarkable career in the aviation industry by becoming an air hostess, airport manager, Airline ticketing agent and many more. Aspirants who dream of becoming a pilot need to enroll in a reputed flight school to become one.

Today, let us have a close look at the lucrative salary packages for various positions that the aviation industry offers:

Commercial Pilot:

Becoming a pilot is a matter of pride and this position will help you soar high with success in life with a very lucrative salary package that comes with numerous perks and benefits. The average salary of a commercial pilot (fresher ) in India is between 1.5 to 2 lakhs (approx.) per month which can increase around 5-6 lakhs (approx.) per month after gaining a few years of experience.

Flight Instructor:

A commercial pilot can become a flight instructor and guide future pilots after gaining 9-10 years of experience. The average salary of a flight instructor per month in India is around INR 92,000(approx.) per month.

Aeronautical Engineers:

Aeronautical Engineers are an integral part of the aviation industry? Are you interested in designing a plane? If yes, then opting for this career choice will be perfect for you. The average starting salary for this position is around 3-5 lakhs annually which increases with experience along with various benefits.it can go around INR 1 lakh ( approx.) per month with experience.

Air Hostess:

Do you love customer service and want to explore the whole world and know about different cultures and their people? If yes, then the position of air hostess is perfect for you. An air hostess usually earns between INR 20,000 to 35,000(approx.) per month flying with domestic airlines while with International airlines you can earn around INR 80,000- INR 1Lakh per month. An air hostess also enjoys special discounts on flight tickets, accommodations, food, etc.

Airport Manager, Airport Administrator, Airport Staff Manager, and Safety Officer:

They ensure the proper functioning of airports. The average starting salaries of these positions are approximately 3-6 lakhs per annum which increases with experience.

Air Traffic Controller:

They are one of the most important positions in the aviation industry. The primary functions of ATC are to organize and expedite the flow of air traffic, prevent collisions and provide information and other support for pilots. They monitor the locations of their aircraft in their assigned airspace by radar and communicate with the pilots by radio. The average salary of an air traffic controller in India is INR 50,000( approx.) per month.

Ground Staff and Cargo staff:

They are an integral part of the aviation industry. A Ground staff answers queries of the passengers, greets and welcomes them, makes reservations, helps passengers check in, and many more. These are some of the popular career opportunities along with their salaries to give a clear understanding of what an aspirant can expect to earn working in the aviation industry. The average salary of ground staff in India is around INR 2 to 3 Lakhs (approx.) per year. A cargo staff loads and unloads cargo on a plane supervises the movement of cargo and baggage on an aircraft etc. The average starting salary of a cargo staff in India is around INR 20,000 (approx.) per month.

These are some of the important positions and the salary packages that the aviation industry offers.

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