Aerospace & Aviation Careers Start in School: 1 Job Roles, Real Labs & What You Will Learn
Sector 02 of 26 | Vocational Education in Schools series
Flying, drones and the people who keep aircraft and airports running. That, in one line, is what the Aerospace & Aviation sector is about. If you are a student, parent or teacher wondering whether this field is worth exploring in school, this guide walks you through everything: the job roles, what students learn, the tools in the lab and where it can lead.
What is the Aerospace & Aviation sector?
- Aerospace and aviation covers aircraft, airports, airlines and unmanned aircraft (drones).
- In schools, the sector is introduced through drone operation, one of the fastest-growing new-age skills in India.
Drone service companies, survey and mapping firms, agriculture and infrastructure projects, film and media crews, airports and airlines, aircraft maintenance (MRO) units and air cargo operations.
The big areas inside this sector
| Drones & UAVs Flying, surveying, mapping and inspection with drones | Airports & Airlines Ground handling, passenger and cabin services |
| Aircraft Maintenance Inspection and repair of aircraft and parts (MRO) | Air Cargo Cargo handling, warehousing and logistics at airports |
The sector at a glance
1 job role on the PSSCIVE list | 1 approved in the list of 88 (Samagra Shiksha) | XI-XII offered in Class 11 and Class 12 |
Job roles you can study in school
Each job role below is a full course with its own syllabus, lab and assessment. Here is what each one looks like from a student's point of view.
QP: AAS/Q6301 | Class XI-XII | NSQF Level 3-4
What you will learn:
- Introduction to drones and their uses
- Multirotor drone components and payloads
- Aerodynamics and drone configuration
- Flying on a simulator and in the field
- Safety rules, regulations and emergency procedures
Lab essentials: Quadcopter / hexacopter kits, Fixed-wing UAV, RC flight simulator, Propeller balancer, Anemometer
Where it can lead: Drone pilot (after licensing), survey and mapping operator, drone service entrepreneur
A peek inside the lab
These are some of the tools and equipment students actually get their hands on:
 Commercial drone |  Hexacopter |  Plastic Hexacopter with Propulsion Kit |
 Micro Quadcopter kit |  Fixed Wing UAV |  Thrust Measuring Stand |
Quick quiz: test yourself
Think of your answer first, then tap to check.
What keeps a multirotor drone in the air?
Several motor-driven propellers (rotors) that create lift
Which lab item lets students practise flying safely before using a real drone?
An RC flight simulator
In which classes is the Drone Operator - Multi-Rotor job role offered?
Class XI-XII (NSQF Level 3-4)
- Aerospace & Aviation enters schools through one job role: Drone Operator - Multi-Rotor
- It is approved in the list of 88 and offered in Class XI-XII
- Students learn drone parts, flight on simulators, field flying and safety rules
- Drones are used in agriculture, surveying, media and inspection, so demand is growing
Curious about another field? This post is part of our Vocational Education in Schools series, covering all 26 sectors under PSSCIVE (NCERT). Sector Skill Council: Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC).
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