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An Airport Manager oversees the daily activities at airports, reassures the regulations are being followed properly, safety is maintained and other people’s jobs are concluded on time. They are the prime point of contact for the airport administrative staff, passengers and other officials. One of their major responsibilities also includes budget planning. Airport Managers are the decision makers and policy makers as well as they also supervise the management of all the airport departments.

The Airports Authority Of India (AAI) is a Fundamental body that creates, reforms and sustains civil aviation infrastructure. It issues code and decorum for the security and safeguarding of airports, aircrafts as well as passengers and an Airport Manager enact these protocols and measures issued by AAI. Airport Managers also work with other administrative staff to increase profits through passenger services, entry fees, etcetera. There might be more than one Airport Manager at a time depending on the size and responsibilities of an airport.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Seekers must opt for biology, physics and chemistry in which they have to pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks in. </li>
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For Masters

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Every aspirant should have obtained a Bachelor's degree in engineering, aviation management or business administration with at least 60% marks.  </li>
</ul>

For Diploma

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Candidates have to pass class 12 with at least 50% marks in biology, physics and chemistry. The duration of a diploma is 6 months to a year.</li>
</ul>

Top Colleges/Universities

There are various options of innumerable top colleges and universities in India for the field of Airport Management. Following is the list of the leading colleges & universities in India:

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy </li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">AIMS University </li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Jagannath University </li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">IIKM Business School</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Parul University Vadodara </li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Kristu Jayanti College </li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Millia Islamia </li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Amity University</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Lovely Professional University</li>
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And the list goes on. Apart from these top institutes, there are also many universities in Abroad which are considered to be the best ones. So, if you want to study this finest field in foreign countries, here are some options for you:

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Purdue University</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The Ohio State University</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Auburn University</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Baylor University</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Southern Utah University </li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Broward College</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Buckinghamshire New University</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Oxford University</li>
</ul>

Job Roles

The field of Airport Management aims to provide safety and ensure that everybody abides by the rules. To do such a task, the field of Airport Management presents innumerable job profiles. Below are mentioned some job profiles:

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Airport Manager</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Air Traffic Controller</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Security Supervisor</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Airline Contracting Manager</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Business Development</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Airport Operations</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Ticketing And Passenger Services</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Fuelling Management</li>
</ul>

Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the Airport Management field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India:

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Emirates</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Air Arabia</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">WSP</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Vistara</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Air Asia</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Indigo</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">GoAir</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Jet Airways</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Spice Jet</li>
</ul>

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of an Airport Manager is very impressive only in India.

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			Approx Rs 5,30,000
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			Mid Level Salary
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			Approx Rs 10,90,000
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			Senior Level Salary
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			Approx Rs 16,20,000
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Skills

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Must possess business skills like budgeting, negotiation and staff management</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Knowledge of Aviation</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Must be strong to handle any emergency situation</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Multi-tasking</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Observational skills</li>
</ul>

Scope

The scope of Airport Managers is on a rise, as in India the Aviation Industry is thriving and growing everyday. The Government of India has announced a lot of new airports and is estimated to have the highest number of passengers by 2025. So, if one wishes to join this career the time is now as the growth opportunities are numerous.

This career can get hectic at times, but is also satisfactory and yielding at the same time. One has to be patient as well as have a quality to serve customers at all costs. This career field is still being explored by students, so the competition is not as high, which also means it is a great time to be in this line and gain experience.

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