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For Aspiring Aeronautical engineers- 10-May-2010
It is indispensable to go through a full-fledged technical training. To be part of this area of aviation you can pursue certificate, diploma and degree courses. It is advisable to pursue a degree course; students should have completed their 10+2 with Physics/Chemistry/ Maths in general. Some institutions have other criteria for eligibility. In India, almost there are 100 institutions, offering a course in aeronautical engineering. Make sure to join in an institute having the stamp of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
In India, Indian Space Research Organization and the Ministry of Defence largely absorbs aeronautical engineers. Other segments offering jobs are the Civil Aviation Department, National Aeronautical Laboratory, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Jobs are also available abroad, especially in the US, UK, France, and Germany. The manpower at NASA comprises a large number of Indians as engineers and technicians.
But before joining this profession, understand that there are more qualified professionals and less jobs. This is probably not the best time to get into the sector. In terms of the job, you must be very practical in approach as many lives are dependant on one person for their safety. Safety is a top concern, says an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Airworks.
This sector also includes Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft. Globally, India is viewed as a cost-effective destination. It is expected that India will become the MRO hub of the future. This option is already used by some Middle East airlines. It is expected to pick up in the near future, creating more job opportunities for aeronautical engineers, as well as in ATC.
New aviation related courses:
The Lavasa Corporation and the US-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology plan to offer an executive programme in Airport and Airline Systems.
The Indian Institute of Aerospace Engineering and Management, in affiliation with Jain University plans to offer an MBA and MTech course in avionics and aeronautics management. Six streams of aeronautical engineering are available as well as postgraduate courses in aircraft production management; aircraft design and development, and avionics.
