National Sector Dossier 9 Authentic Careers

Aviation, Logistics & Supply Chain

Command commercial airliners, pilot oceangoing cargo ships, coordinate air traffic control radar, and synchronize complex multi-modal global supply chains.

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Key Degree Tracks
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Associated Exams
Focus Areas in Aviation, Logistics & Supply Chain:
Aircraft Maintenance & Aerospace Engineering Airport Ground Operations & Dispatch Aviation Engineering & Airworthiness Aviation Operations & Airspace Management Flight Operations & Piloting Freight Forwarding, Warehousing & Multimodal Logistics In-Flight Services & Aviation Hospitality Maritime & Nautical Science Maritime Navigation & Marine Engineering

Careers in this Sector

Aviation Operations & Airspace Management VERIFIED

Air Traffic Controller (ATC)

Directs aircraft movements on runways and in national airspace to prevent mid-air collisions and ensure efficient air transit....

Salary: ₹12 - ₹22 LPA (Official Airports Authority of India PSU Pay Scale: E-1 Level Basic ₹40,000 - ₹1,40,000 + Stress & Rating Allowances)
Entry: Undergraduate (B.Sc with Physics & Maths / B.Tech)
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Aviation Engineering & Airworthiness VERIFIED

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Inspects, services, and signs airworthiness certificates for aircraft engines, avionics, and mechanical systems before takeoff....

Salary: ₹5 - ₹18 LPA (Indicative range)
Entry: Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry & Maths 50%+) + DGCA CAR 66 AME License
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Aircraft Maintenance & Aerospace Engineering VERIFIED

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Inspects, repairs, overhauls, and certifies commercial aircraft for safe, airworthy flight under DGCA license....

Salary: ₹5.0 - ₹18.0+ LPA (Indicative range)
Entry: DGCA CAR 66 Basic AME Training (2-3 Years) / B.Sc in AME or B.Tech in Aerospace/Aeronautical
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Airport Ground Operations & Dispatch VERIFIED

Aviation Operations Coordinator

Coordinates aircraft turnaround, ramp safety, baggage logistics, fueling, and passenger boarding at airport terminals....

Salary: ₹4 - ₹11 LPA (Indicative range)
Entry: Undergraduate (BBA Aviation / Any Degree)
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Flight Operations & Piloting VERIFIED

Commercial Airline Pilot

Commands commercial passenger and cargo aircraft, ensuring safe air navigation adhering to strict international aviation protocols....

Salary: ₹15 - ₹40 LPA (Indicative range - highly compensated with flight duty allowances)
Entry: Class 12 (Physics & Mathematics 50%+) + DGCA Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
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Freight Forwarding, Warehousing & Multimodal Logistics VERIFIED

Freight & Warehouse Logistics Planner

Plans international multimodal freight movements, optimizes warehouse storage layouts, and manages customs clearance pipelines....

Salary: ₹4.5 - ₹12 LPA (Indicative range)
Entry: Undergraduate (Any Stream)
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Maritime & Nautical Science VERIFIED

Merchant Navy Deck Navigating Officer

Navigates massive ocean-going cargo ships, oil tankers, and container vessels across international waters....

Salary: ₹8.0 - ₹28.0+ LPA (Tax-Exempt NRI Dollar Earnings)
Entry: Undergraduate (B.Sc Nautical Science - 3 Years) or Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS - 1 Year) from DGS-approved maritime institutes
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Maritime Navigation & Marine Engineering VERIFIED

Merchant Navy Officer / Marine Chief Engineer

Commands commercial container ships, oil tankers, and bulk carriers navigating international ocean trade lanes....

Salary: ₹12 - ₹35 LPA (Indicative range - tax-free under Non-Resident Indian - NRI maritime tax regulations)
Entry: Class 12 (PCM 60%+) + B.Sc Nautical Science / B.Tech Marine Engineering
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In-Flight Services & Aviation Hospitality VERIFIED

Senior International Cabin Crew & In-Flight Service Lead

Ensures passenger safety, emergency evacuation protocols, and luxury in-flight service on international flights....

Salary: ₹6.0 - ₹18.0+ LPA (Flying Hours & International Layover Allowances)
Entry: Class 12 Pass / Any Undergraduate Degree
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Core Degrees in this Sector
Recognized Entrance / Recruitment Exams