Aviation

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University in Rae Bareli of Uttar Pradesh from 2017-18

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Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, first of its kind in the country will be inaugurated on August 18, 2017 at Rae Bareli by the Government of India. The University is aimed at facilitating and promoting aviation studies and research in India.

This is a Central university established as per the Act of Parliament. The foundation for the university was laid in 2013 during UPA Government as the Rae Bareli is represented by Sonia Gandhi.

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is situated in the extended campus of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) in Fursatganj area in 5 acres of area. This is the largest Aviation University in Asia.

Air vice-marshal (Retired) Nalin Tandon has been appointed as the first vice-chancellor of the university. The academic activity will commence soon at the University.

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University will provide Under Graduate, Post graduate, Post Graduate Diploma and Research courses for the students. It will impart training in aerospace / rocket engineers, aspiring pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Technicians / engineers and cabin / ground crew.

All flying schools and colleges in India are expected to become affiliated and supervised by Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University. This university will act as apex body for Aviation education in the country.

MBA Aviation Management Colleges in India

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MBA in Aviation Management. It is one of the most sought after career in the recent times due to increase in Air Travel and Logistics. You have a graduation in Biotech and may have to deviate from the basic qualification. The boom in the Aviation Industry has diverse managerial positions in the primary areas like, Fixed Based Operation Management, General Airport Management and Financial Management. As this industry is engulfed with major industries like tourism, e-commerce, customer care, steel and electronics the job opportunities are extensive. The other major working areas are Ground Handling, Cargo, Aviation Safety & Fleet Management, Regulatory Management, Fueling Management & other allied issues relevant to the Aviation Industry. The aviation industry is growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18 per cent. India has 454 airports and airstrips, of which 16 are designated as international airports. The Aviation Industry is bound to grow and the job opportunities are plenty.

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, India has pioneered MBA (Aviation Management) program. It prepares students on application of modern management concepts, methods and tools to the challenges of aviation industry. It is a 2-Years program. The eligibility requirement is graduation with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university. There are other institutes also offering the MBA in Aviation Management, but you need to check the credentials before joining such program.

Other institutes offering MBA in Aviation Management are Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences’, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, New Flight Services (India) Ltd, American Flyers (India) Pvt. Ltd, Indian Aviation Academy, ILAM Institute of Logistics and Aviation Management; National Institute of Aviation Management and Research, Academy of Aviation Education and Hindustan University.

The MBA in Aviation Management is of recent derivation and you may have to just look for fulfillment of the mandatory Regulations and Guidelines given by UGC / AICTE by the Institutes offering this course. Regarding placements, most of the Institutes have tie-up with Aviation and related Industries and that may be the reason that they are promising 100% placements. However, you need to speak to the old students of the same institute and satisfy yourself on the claims made the institute.

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