Expert: David A. NewMyer - 11/26/2010

Question
hello sir,
i took my graduation in BSc.physics with computer
applications and doing my MBA in aviation business
management. i like to know in which field of airport or
airline i will get the job and in which position. also i
wants to know in which aviation field i can do my best.

Answer
Hi,

It is nice to hear from you.  The fact that you have a strong science background as well as an MBA in Aviation Business Management gives you a good combination of technical and business background.  As far as which aviation field that you might have the most success, I would think you should consider two areas:

1.   Aviation/Aerospace Manufacturing.  In this area, and I believe in India you have a large company by the name of Hindustan Aeronautics, LTD.  This company employs around 34,000 people and builds aircraft, aircraft components and so forth.  It is located in Bangladore....but, if you are studying in the MBA in aviation field, you probably know all this information.  Aviation/Aerospace Manufacturing companies like HAL tend to employ people with a technical background who also understand the "business of aviation."  For example, HAL is building doors for the P8 Maritime Aircraft that Boeing USA is making.  The P8 is a derivative of the Boeing 737.  HAL is, therefore,  in a contractural arrangement with Boeing on this project and it needs people to manage those contracts with Boeing.  And, they have many other arrangements like this with similar contracts.  This is just one example of the kinds of jobs available.

2.  Another area that you might want to look at is aviation-related government agencies.  An example might be the Ministry of Civil Aviation or the Department of Civil Aviation (oversees airlines), or the Airports Authority of India.  All of these agencies need people who both understand the business of aviation and the science of aviation.  I think you can do both given your background.

Also, note that airlines in India such as SpiceJet and Kingfisher are beginning to show signs of rebounding in the tough economy and might soon be hiring.

The key thing for you is to decide what YOU want to do and where YOU would like to work in the aviation industry.  Do you like PEOPLE--if so, the airline industry (with its customer service focus) might well be for you.  On the other hand, if you like working with THINGS more than people, then, you might be a bit better off in the aviation and aerospace manufacturing area where you are working on product development and delivery.

I hope that this answer is of assistance to you.

Very best wishes,

David A. NewMyer, Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Aviation Management and Flight
Southern Illinois University Carbondale