Careers in Aviation: Bursting Common Myths and Notions

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 10, 2010 -- Indian Aviation Industry is on a constant rise since last decade. It is the 9th largest aviation market of the world counting with its private airlines

accounting for more than 75 per cent of the sector of the domestic aviation market (as of 2006). The damages caused by Recession and policies have been more

than compensated with a compounded annual growth rate of 18 per cent. What still remain, however, are some myths and wrong notions that people attach to

aviation industry. StudyPlaces talks about some common wrong notions that prevent people from considering careers in animation industry.
Safety matters: Will my workplace offer me security?
Let’s begin with a fact: by a law of Indian Government, any verbal or physical abuse to a crew member or ground staff member is a criminal offence. The law

is not just written but also exercised without any reservations. While a colleague can lose his/her job if found guilty, misbehaving passengers can face huge

fine including imprisonment in extreme cases. For the people in ground job, they get secure GPS cabs for shifts between 10 AM to 6 PM. As a matter of fact,

you cannot get down anywhere but at your home from office cab. Taking a drop at any other location requires prior approval from the senior team.
Rigorous timings: Is it Airlines or Army?
Before we take up Aviation timings, the fact is that every industry is 24 by 7. From Railway and Defence to Media, Entertainment and Corporates, every one

works irrespective of times. The difference however is that in Aviation, you are paid much higher for your time and your company takes more care of your

health and well being. A compulsory rule makes it necessary to take a minimum 2 hour rest between two flights. However, Airline companies often give up to 4

hours of rest, except in case of contingencies like bad weather and flight diversions. Your maximum permitted work duration is 11 hours each day (includes

reporting time, flight to and fro distance and report-out time). If you have already worked for maximum hours, you are free to sit in the passenger seat

till your flight reaches at ground.
Healthy, Wealthy, Flying!
If Airlines don’t take care of their employee’s health, then how do these Air Hostesses and cabin crew manage to look so attractive and pleasingly fit? The

myth of aviation jobs affecting health is quite baseless on logical grounds. All national and international Airlines provide free food and drinks to their

employees at appropriate times. In fact, all the employees have compulsory Health insurance. In case of any medical emergencies, there are first aid and

medical services available on ground as well as in flight. Cabin crew and ground members also get all their medical bills reimbursed from their employer. Not

to miss, there are sick leaves too!
Will my flight of dreams crash as I grow old?
Probably be the biggest apprehension is a sense of future insecurity. What will I do after this job? What happens when I cross 30? Will my company still keep

me on board?

Now ask another question: Why is it that you find older Air Hostesses in Air India and younger ones in Kingfisher and Deccan? Because Indian Airlines is

decades old, and therefore you see those Air Hostesses and cabin crew members who have been with it since years. We will probably see similar situation in

Kingfisher and others, which are relatively younger airlines. The sole requisite for maintaining your job is to look young, look fit and maintain all

necessary requisites. Then you will be working like before, even if you are 55, as in case of international airlines.

For others, including guys, there are umpteen career options inside aviation industry. In an attempt to retain their employees, airlines conduct interviews

for positions like Airport Manager, security in charge, HR executive, Base manager, ticketing officer and many more. All you need to do is clear the

interview and get the job.
A number of lucrative career avenues also exist outside Aviation Industry. Courtesy their pleasing personality, grooming and knowledge of make-up cabin crew

members often land up into modelling jobs. Another famous career option is to go for an MBA. An MBA when seen with your global experience in Aviation often

opens many job opportunities across industries like aviation, hospitality, ITES, entertainment, ITES and many more. Some people even go for their

entrepreneurial ventures with their years of working and huge savings.
To conclude, a career in Aviation is not just rewarding and glamorous, but also safe and full of opportunities.
(With inputs from Akhil Mehra (Flight Steward) and Sakshi Dabas (Air Hostess) working with a leading Airline company.)
Best of Luck!
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