Keyword

Flight Navigator

Air Navigator

Chief Pilot

Minimum ? 10th standard plus 2 with Physics and Mathematics with Flight Navigator Licence

Should have relevant experience in the performance of the duties of a Flight Navigator 

Not less than two hundred hours of flight time acceptable to the Director-General, in aircraft engaged in cross-country flights, including not less than thirty hours by night

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The tasks a Chief Navigator, Aircraft is expected to perform include:

Controlling and supervising work of check navigator

Advising management on feasibility of undertaking flights on new routes

Checking log-book maintained by navigator

Examining reports compiled by check navigator on work performance and efficiency of navigator

Proficient in studying work difficulties experienced by navigators and suggesting remedial measures

Adept at advising management on condition of terrain when considering flights over new routes

Proficient in analyzing reports compiled by check navigator on work performance and efficiency of navigator

Knowledge of latest advances in navigational equipment

Proficient in maintaining navigational charts and maps

Well-versed with making recommendations regarding purchase and installation of latest navigational equipment

Adept in checking work of check navigator and navigator by surprise visits

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Good vision

Detail-oriented

Analytical skill

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Physically fit

Good mathematical skills

Critical thinking

Hardworking and persistent

It is a desk job but one needs to be on their toes

Need to handle a team of check navigators

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Working hours include around 1 hours a month. This may vary from airline to airline

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe

This job is listed as mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 198 (section 87)

Health risks include working at odd hours, stress, working under pressure, extensive use of computer, etc.

Occupational hazards include fatigue, accident, eyestrain, headache, sleep deprivation, jet lag, etc.

Will be updated

Overview of the Aerospace and Aviation Sector 

 

The Indian civil aviation industry is on a high growth trajectory. India has a vision of becoming the third largest aviation market by 2020 and is expected to be the largest by 2030.The civil aviation industry in India has ushered in a new era of expansion driven by factors such as low-cost carriers (LCC), modern airports, foreign direct investments (FDI) in domestic airlines, cutting edge information technology (IT) interventions and a growing emphasis on regional connectivity. In terms of market size, the Indian civil aviation industry is amongst the top 10 in the world with a size of around US$ 16 billion.

 

India?s scheduled airlines carried 67.73 million passengers in 2014 compared with 61.42 million passengers in 2013, and 58.81 million in 2012, according to the DGCA. Air traffic in India grew between 20 and 40 per cent for six years starting 2003, when low-fare airline Air Deccan was launched, making it possible for more people to travel by air. Aircraft movements, passengers and freight at all Indian airports are expected to grow at a rate of 4.2 per cent, 5.3 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively, for the next five years, according to estimates by Airports Authority of India (AAI).

 

There is large untapped potential for growth in the Indian aviation industry due to the fact that access to aviation is still a dream for nearly 99.5 per cent of its large population, nearly 40 per cent of which is the upwardly mobile middle class. Thus with the growing aviation industry the demand for various profession such as chief navigator, etc. is bound to increase. The manpower employed in Indian aviation industry is expected to increase from 62,000 in FY-2011 to 117,000 by FY-2017 and further to 350,000 new employees in next decade to facilitate growth. This indicates good job opportunities for Chief Navigator, Aircraft and other professionals.

Airlines across India

Indian defence services (air force and navy)

Towns and cities across India

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IATA 

Civil Aviation Training College 

Navigation Training School

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