Introduction An ideal cabin attendant is sociable with a naturally warm and pleasant personality and someone who can meet passengers’ needs through sincere yet professional service. Two distinct sectors: Commercial and Military sectors are present. Regulations for the commercial aviation industry is determined by the apex body, Directory General of Civil Aviation in India (DGCA). Working Conditions Pilots spend long hours on flight decks in a seated position. Pilots involve great responsibility both for the safety of the aircraft and safety of the passengers and crew. Personality Agility, stamina and good health are vital to attend to the stressful duties for long hours. Requires presence of mind, courage, physical fitness, determination, due to the risks which flying involves. They need to be self-confident and at east working with other people. Air hostesses must have a need appearance. They require a polite, pleasant and tactful manner with the ability to put people at east also described as ‘service aptitude’. Aircraft engineers must be able to work in all types of weather conditions. Ability to work as a team is needed. Work Options Air Hostess Meteorologist (Interprets Weather Data) Commercial Airlines, Air services, Air Taxi Military Air Force Pilots, Flight Attendants, Flight Despatchers, Flight Schedulers, Ground Crew, Flight Engineer Engineers & Technical Division Marketing Advertisements Finance Fashion Designers Crew dress designers Security/Safety Department Air Flow Control Ticketing/Commercial Work Options Communication Officers Aerodrome Officers Airworthiness Officers Airport Mangers & Administrative Managers Courses Student Pilot License Only Oral Exam 10th Standard & 16 Years Age Private Pilot License Initial Flying Training Theory Exam 60 Hours Flying Courses, Institutes Commercial Pilot License 250 Hours Flying +2 with Maths & Physics Commercial Helicopter Pilots License 40 Hours Flying Aircraft Mechanics B.Sc + 2 Years Practical Experience +2 with Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engg Air Traffic Controller Engineering degree in Electronic/Radio/Telecom Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy (IGRUA) B.Sc (Aviation) MIT, Madras B.Tech from B.Sc or M.Tech