Aviation jobs fall in two categories: ground personnel and flight personnel. While ground personnel are associated with the construction and handling of the equipment, flight personnel are related to the operation of the aircraft.

Aeronautical Engineering (Ground Personnel)
Aeronautical engineering is one of the most popular courses offered in Aviation Sector. Aeronautical engineers are in huge demand in space agencies and defense sector.

The courses in Aeronautical engineering focus on the manufacturing and development of aircrafts and missiles. An Aeronautical engineer can be part of the research & development (R&D) of the sector.

Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering (B.E): This is a 4-year course offered through the prestigious engineering colleges in India.

In order to pursue a B.E course in Aeronautical Engineering, the student has to pass out the higher secondary with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as their elective subjects. The admission to engineering colleges is conducted through entrance tests.

Master of Aeronautical Engineering: Candidates with B.E in Aeronautical Engineering can opt for Post-Graduate courses.

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering: Some of the polytechnic institutes offer three year Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering. Diploma holders can either join the engineering colleges for advanced level training or pursue a career in Aeronautical Engineering.

The following courses are also offered for freshers or candidates who have either completed B.E or Diploma in any of the Aviation courses.

•Aircraft Maintenance and Repair

•Airport Operations

•Ground Operations

A degree/diploma in Aeronautical Engineering will fetch you the best job opportunities in India. Aeronautical Engineers are mostly employed in space research organizations like ISRO or the Defense Ministry. They can also look for opportunities in Civil Aviation Department, Defense Research and Development Laboratories (DRDO), National Aeronautical Laboratory or companies like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Aeronautical Engineers are in huge demand abroad as well. Countries like the U.S.A, U.K., France, and Germany which invest hugely in Aviation sector lure talented Aeronautical Engineers to them by offering excellent pay packages. It is worth noting that NASA, the reputed space agency in the world, has a good number of Aeronautical Engineers from India.

Popular courses offered under this category also include the following:
• Airhostess/ stewards
• Pilot
These courses are offered to candidates who possess the skills required to handle the tasks involved in these jobs. Eligibility criteria to these courses may vary from one institute to the other.