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Indian Aviation Industry

A brief introduction:



The aviation industry provides 1.7 million jobs in the country with tourist arrivals touching 90%. With a total market size worth of more that US 12 billion dollar, and a contribution of 0.5% GDP, the aviation sector in India is poised to flourish further in the coming years. One of the largest domestic carriers across the globe, this industry is ranked among the top ten largest civil aviation markets. The role of private companies like Siemens, GVK, Unique Aviation Services Ltd in the recent years along with the Airport Authority of India (AAI) in the upkeep and upgradation of airports has acted as a major boon for the sector. As you browse through the article further, you will be acquainted with the present scenario in the industry its scope and the salaries offered by it:

Aviation sector in India: Recent Scenario



The discussion on the present scenario is incomplete without touching upon the losses suffered by aviation major Kingfisher Airlines and the recent clearing of 49 percent of FDI in the sector by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. This has been done in a bid to enable foreign carriers to increase stakes in the domestic market breathing life into it by the introduction of equity infusion. With the Kingfisher Airlines gaining in a major way by this move other benefits include the positive change in investor sentiments across the globe with a promise of greater Internal Rate of Return or IRR.

Scope of Aviation Industry in India


Etching out a career in the Aviation Industry has been the dream of many. On an encouraging note it won’t be an exaggeration to say that this industry has a lot to offer in terms of job opportunities and remuneration. However, before delving on the pay packets offered here let’s concentrate on what the sector has to offer in terms of job opportunities:
  • Pilot
  • Customer Service Executive Jobs
  • Flight Attendant
  • Ground Attendant
  • Aircraft Technicians
  • Airline Ticketing


Aviation Industry in India- Salaries


Satisfactory packages and additional perks are some of the aspects which have made airline jobs much covetous. Here is a look:

Job CategoryAnnual Average Salaries
Commercial Jet PilotINR 1,338,000
Commercial PilotINR 1,200,000
Flight Engineer or Airline PilotINR 2,373,510
Airlines/Aviation Ground AttendantINR 145,211
Flight AttendantINR 467,692
Service Technician or MechanicINR 450,000
Flight DispatcherINR 660,000


Major Aviation Companies in India


  • Kingfisher Airlines
  • SpiceJet
  • Jet Airways
  • Deccan Aviation Ltd
  • Indian Airlines
  • Air Sahara
  • Indigo

Indian Aviation Sector –Future Estimates



With a market of around 100 million passengers the future looks good for a massive 2 billion travelers

Lower growth prospects estimated for the coming years as the industry has already suffered losses worth 2 billion dollars in the quarter which ended March 2012.


Last Updated on 24/11/2012