The city has centres such as the Frankfinn Institute of Air-hostess Training, Avalon Aviation Academy, Viinzs Academy of Air Hostess and Hospitality Training, besides almost a dozen such institutes.
Arun Rawat, center manager, Avalon Aviation Academy, told Business Standard that it's primarily air-hostess training about which enquiries were made. "Many have a vague idea as to what this industry has to offer," he said, adding they did not know what in addition to an air-hostess course existed here.
"Boys ask if they can get enrolled in an air-hostess course. However, they can be flight stewards," he said.
What it is that brings these young people to these institutes?
According to industry insiders, glamour is the initial force. But the trend is fast changing. If on the one hand, handsome pay packages, attractive perks and glamour are assured in aviation, it's also the hectic schedules, long flight hours and continuous pressure to smile under all circumstances make the job difficult.
"This industry requires very hard work. It becomes difficult to manage the continuous flight schedules, long flight hours and the necessity to 'wear a smile' under all circumstances," said Ritu Bogra, business development manager, Viinzs Academy.
A career in aviation is not long-lasting. The prime period in this industry is eight years at the maximum. "Many a time people quit since balancing marriage or other responsibilities and hectic flight schedules is difficult," said Pallavi Badhoria, center manager, Viinzs Academy.
However, industry insiders say this industry will never attain the saturation point because more airlines coming in. With the growing need for more professionals, the role of training institutes becomes vital.
Many of these training institutes are going to smaller cities and towns like Bareilly, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Bijnor.
