The aviation industry in India is experiencing strong growth, with domestic aviation markets expanding at 24% annually over the past 5 years. Major players like Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air India currently control over 75% of the market share. The industry is expected to see continued growth in passenger traffic at over 15% annually through 2020. This will require large investments in new aircraft and airport infrastructure estimated at $110 billion. The industry offers many job opportunities for pilots, cabin crew, and positions at airports and in maintenance fields. Skills like communication, customer service, and working well under pressure are important for cabin crew roles.
5. (IATA) report- India's domestic aviation market
expansion has been the strongest in the world
- tripling in the past five years.
It is expected that the civil aviation market will
register a compound annual growth rate
(CAGR) of more than 16 per cent during 2010-
2013.
Spice Jet, Emirates, GMR on hiring mode as air
traffic increases
6. Among airlines, Dubai-based Emirates expects to hire
nearly 4,000 cabin crew in the current financial year
and
In the aviation infrastructure space, GMR Airports is
looking to hire people in various positions for Delhi and
Hyderabad airports
Budget carrier SpiceJet plans to recruit 150 pilots and
300 cabin crew members. Source: Economic times, September 21, 2011
Air India launches drive to recruit staff at various levels
source: Economic Times, October 25, 2011
7. Market Share
Jet Airways and Jet Lite (previously
27.7%
Air Sahara)
Kingfisher Airlines and Kingfisher
20.7%
Red (previously Air Deccan)
Air India (previously Indian
18.6%
Airlines)
IndiGo 13.6%
SpiceJet 12.4%
GoAir 5.4%
Paramount Airways 1.5%
Jet Airways Kingfisher Airlines Air India
IndiGo SpiceJet GoAir
Paramount Airways
8. Some Facts
In the present scenario around 12 domestic
airlines and above 60 international airlines are
operating in India
The growth of airlines traffic in Aviation Industry
in India is almost four times above international
average
Aviation Industry in India have placed the biggest
order for aircrafts globally
Aviation Industry in India holds around 69% of
the total share of the airlines traffic in the region
of South Asia
9. Road Ahead
The Indian aviation sector is likely to see clear skies ahead in the years
to come.
Passenger traffic is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 15 per cent in
the next 5 years.
The Vision 2020 statement announced by the Ministry of Civil
Aviation, envisages creating infrastructure to handle 280 million
passengers by 2020.
Investment opportunities of US$ 110 billion envisaged up to 2020 with
US$ 80 billion in new aircraft and US$ 30 billion in development of
airport infrastructure.
Associated areas such as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and
training offer high investment potential. A report by Ernst & Young
says the MRO category in the aviation sector can absorb up to US$ 120
billion worth of investments by 2020.
Aerospace major Boeing forecasts that the Indian market will require
1,000 commercial jets in the next 20 years, which will represent over 3
per cent of Boeing Commercial Airplanes forecasted market
worldwide. This makes India a US$ 100 billion market in 20 years.
10. Job Description
Checking the safety equipment, ensuring the aircraft is clean and tidy
Informing the passengers of the aircraft safety procedures and taking
them through the procedure in the event of an emergency
Ensuring that all hand luggage is securely stored away safely
Giving first aid to passengers where necessary
Serving meals and drinks to the passengers throughout the flight and
preferably with a smile
Ensuring passengers have a pleasant trip by responding to their every
need
Ushering in and welcoming (with a smile) passengers as they board the
plane
Selling on board duty free products to willing passengers
Working closely with the pilots - acting as a liasion between the pilot and
passengers
11. Skills and Specifications-
Be tactful and assertive especially in time of emergencies
Be well spoken and with a clear voice
Be calm under pressure and in emergencies confident and very friendly
Be sensitive and reassuring towards people who are anxious or upset
Be very efficient and swift in undertaking duties
Be self motivated
An excellent team player
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think on your feet
Be very patient and highly tolerant
Requirements-
Age: 18-27 Yrs
Height: 155 Cm-177 Cm
minimum 12th pass
College education, especially cabin crew training is an added advantage
requirement: Only females (100 per month till March)