Careers in Aviation Sector-What Lies Beyond the Pandemic

Aviation is one of the worst-hit sectors during the pandemic; so pursuing a career in aviation is subject to proper counseling and discussion. Of late, Jettwings, as an educational institution, came across many such questions that may confuse aviation aspirants as to what lies beyond the pandemic. This article delves into the deep industry insights post-COVID and brings you answers to the questions that may make you hesitant to pursue a career in aviation.

The pandemic has paralyzed the aviation sector worldwide; according to a study conducted by Mckinsey in 2020, the total revenue generated by the aviation industry was $328 billion which was only 40% of the previous year. The situation is further aggravated by the projection report which says it will take a few years before normalcy restores in the aviation sector. However, KPMG observed a few green shoots in terms of reviving several regional aviation markets with measured optimism among investors, governments, and regulators especially in countries with strong domestic markets such as India, China, etc.

Under such a grim scenario, one needs to understand that careers can’t be locked down; one needs to prepare for a career that is highly rewarding and promises good prospects despite all negativity that overshadows the aspirations. As an educational institute, it is our prime responsibility to help you look for those facts that are currently impacting the global aviation industry so that you understand your career prospects. You will be surprised to know that despite the downfall of the global aviation industry, KPMG confirmed that Aviation contributes nearly 4% of the global gross domestic product (GDP).

This means that the aviation industry has its potential amid all its sluggishness and can revive on its own. As reported by Mckinsey, the aviation industry will be revived to great extent by frequent leisure trips; people living across different parts of the world will travel more business trips post 2024. The same trend had been observed post the global economic meltdown and 9/11.

This will also have an impact on growing tourism aspects post-pandemic as tourism will boom after such a long interval. This means more traveling, more flights operating throughout the globe, and hence a boost in the overall industry. In another report, International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a research report on the training requirements for the aviation workforce post-pandemic world and this is what 800 HR leaders have to opine: 

“Training programs will need to be adapted to assess available workforce skills and map these against their organization’s competency requirements.”

Further, IATA observes that once air travel begins, companies will look forward to calling back their employees and also will recruit people from outside the industry. Results from the survey show that the topics of safety, operations, security, and economic disciplines have been identified as the main areas where training will be required to master the current situation. A BBA in Aviation Management will be the right choice if you are planning to pursue a career in the aviation industry.

You, as an aspirant, need to realize the fact that this pandemic is not permanent; but your career is. So, the decision you make today will impact your whole life and that’s why you need to make the right decision. But even before you make the right choice, you need to be sure that your decision has some realistic approach .i.e the premises on which you make your career choice have some factual annotations. For more information and career solutions programs feel free to approach career counselors of JWGI at info@jettwings.com.

About Jettwings Group of Institutes (JWGI)

Emerging as one of the premier academic conglomerates in India, Jettwings Group of Institutes (JWGI) comprises seven state-of-the-art academic institutes promoting quality education through its transformative and futuristic curricula in the domain of Aviation, Hospitality and Tourism sectors.

The institutes under the group are Jettwings Institutes of Aviation and Hospitality Management, Jettwings Business School (JBS), Jettwings School of Aviation (JSA), Jettwings Hotel and Travel School, Jettwings Fashion Design and Architecture, SIHM- Manipur, SIHM- Tripura.

Jettwings Group of Institutes, in collaboration with International ivy-league colleges viz. Webster University, Thailand, Quality College, Australia, leverages its expertise to translate classroom teaching into real-life problem-solving acumen.

Recognized by a group of renowned entities such as NSDC, Gauhati University, TISS-SVE, Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Jettwings Group of Institutes intends to create a premium niche in the higher education segment in India including the Northeast and promote employment of the educated youths of the nation.