Igniting Passion for Aviation

Internship
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Civil Aviation at a Glance
Civil Aviation in India traces its origin back to 1911, when the first commercial flight
took off from Allahabad to Naini over a distance of 9.7 km.

The civil aviation sector in India has experienced significant growth over the past few
years, driven by factors such as increasing disposable income, urbanization, and
government initiatives to promote air travel. This growth has led to the expansion of
air traffic, infrastructure development and economic progress. India is the world’s
third-largest Civil Aviation market as of 2023.

Some of the recent developments in Civil Aviation Sector in the last decade are:
• Increase in the number of operational airports from 74 in 2014 to 148 in 2023.
• Exponential growth in the number of passengers from 60 million in 2014 to 270
million in 2023.
• Introduction of UDAN-RCS (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik – Regional Connectivity
Scheme) in 2016 to make flying affordable and accessible to all.
• 100% FDI under automatic route in Brownfield Airport projects.
• Plan to develop indigenous Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities.
• A gradual shift towards relying on solar energy & other renewable energy
sources for airports, with green building features for most terminal buildings.
• Development of Heliports and Water Aerodromes under the Regional
Connectivity Scheme, so as to boost air travel and to tap into the potential of
water bodies.
• Tata Group has placed orders for 470 Aircraft from Airbus and Boeing.
• Indigo Airlines had also placed order for 500 Airbus A320 family Aircraft. This is
the largest single order by any airline with Airbus.
• Signing of an MoU between Airbus Industries & Dynamatic Technologies to
manufacture doors for its A220 Family Aircraft.

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 Airports Authority of India

Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a leading

airport operator in India and a Miniratna
Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise
under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

AAI owns a total of 133 airports which include 26 International airports (including 3
Civil Enclaves), 11 Custom Airports (including 4 Civil Enclaves) and 107 Domestic
airports (23 Civil Enclaves).

It also manages the designated Indian airspace measuring about 2.8 million square
nautical miles.

Vision & Mission

Vision
To be world’s leading Airport
Developer, Operator and Air
Navigation Service provider.

Mission
To enhance air connectivity across
the nation and be an environment-
conscious sustainable organization
using the state of the art and
indigenous technology for cost
effective, modern, safe airport
operations and air navigation
services.

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Broad functions of AAI include:

1. Design, Development, Operation and Maintenance of international and

domestic airports and civil enclaves
2. Control and Management of the Indian airspace extending beyond the
territorial limits of the country, as accepted by ICAO
3. Construction, Modification and Management of passenger terminals
4. Development and Management of cargo terminals at international and
domestic airports
5. Provision of passenger facilities and information system at the passenger
terminals at airports
6. Expansion and strengthening of operation area, viz. Runways, Aprons, Taxiway
etc.
7. Provision of visual aids
8. Provision of Communication and Navigation aids, viz. ILS, DVOR, DME, Radar
etc.

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प्रदीप्ति – Igniting Passion for Aviation
“You can only discover what ignites your passion, and the passions of those
around you” – James C. Collins

As part of an initiative to promote awareness about the aviation industry among the
youth, AAI desires to collaborate with educational institutions, and provide first-hand
exposure to the students on the working of Civil Aviation sector. It will help to foster
curiosity and ignite their passion to delve deeper and make meaningful contribution.

Aim
To create interest in Civil Aviation among students by:
• Supplementing theoretical knowledge with practical operations / working
• Giving exposure to students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics) / non-STEM domains – widen horizons
• Giving opportunity to work on small-duration projects related to Civil Aviation

The Learning journey with AAI is envisaged at three levels viz.

Who shall benefit

Students of educational institutions located in the vicinity of AAI Airports (25-40 km
radius) undergoing Graduation / Post-Graduation / Professional degree courses.

MoU with Institutes

MoU can be signed between AAI and the Head of the educational institution.

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 Being part of project implementation at airport
(Observe implementation & Learn)
Offered in the following areas:

Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Engineering – Civil
Engineering – Electrical

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 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Indicative List of Projects:

1. Routine Flight Calibration

Introduction to flight calibration, performing Pre-Calibration checks, details of Flight
Inspection Aircraft, Conducting the Flight Calibration (Localizer Calibration, Glide
Path Calibration, DVOR/DME Calibration), Post-Flight Analysis, Completion Report.

2. Demonstration of installation of ANS facilities

Installation of Antenna, Cables and Connectors, Installation of Transmitter /
Receiver, Parameter Testing

3. Live demonstration of VHF communication between ATCO and Pilot

Hardware involved in establishing the communication link, Live RF parameters
monitoring, live demonstration of signal parameter measurement of VHF Tx and Rx.

4. Live demonstration of ATM Automation System

Significance of ATM Automation System, Server outputs and Workstation features,
Network devices and Topology

5. Live demonstration of AMSS / AMHS

Significance of different Aeronautical messages, Demonstration of Servers and
Workstations, Booking of Messages

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 Engineering - Civil

Indicative List of Projects:

1. Asphalt hot Mix Plant

Brief about Site Selection for installation of Plant based on lead time to site, its
components, its working, Calibration, Controlling Unit, Aggregate Bins, Feeder
System, Production, quality tests before transporting and transportation of asphalt
concrete.

2. Cement Concrete Batch Plant

Brief about Site Selection for Installing Plant based on lead time to site, its
components, its working, Calibration of Plant, Controlling Unit, Aggregate Bins,
Feeder System, admixtures mixing, Production, quality tests before transporting to
site.

3. Runway Surface Friction Testing Machine

Types of Pavements, Parameters for required friction value for different surface and
measurement of surface friction value

4. Determination of Pavement Classification Number (PCN) for Pavement by non-

destructive method by Heave Falling Weight Deflectometer (HFWD) Machine
ACN- PCN System, PCN for Rigid/ Flexible Pavements, actual reading for deflection
and its analysis to determine PCN of the pavement

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 Engineering - Electrical

Indicative List of Projects:

Commissioning / Replacement / Upgradation of Electrical & Mechanical (E&M)

installations including:

• Airport Runway Lighting System including Apron Lighting System

• Runway / Apron Information Signages
• Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) and Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System
(A-VDGS)
• In-line Baggage Screening System (ILBS)
• PA System, Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
• Way Finding Signages
• Baggage Handling System (Arrival & Departure)

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 Familiarization through Visits / Workshops
In order to familiarize the students in various facets of Airport, 2-5 days Visits /
Workshops are offered in the following areas:

Air Traffic Management

Air Traffic Flow Management
Airport Operation Services
Communication, Navigation and Surveillance
Engineering – Civil
Engineering – Electrical
Information Technology

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 Air Traffic Management

Learning Opportunity Offered: Familiarization (2-5 days)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: B.Sc. (Maths / Physics), B.E., B.Tech
M.Sc. (Maths / Physics / Electronics), M.E., M.Tech

Topics Covered:

Familiarization with Air Traffic Services

Air Traffic – all aircraft in flight or operating on the manoeuvring area (that part of an
aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding
aprons) of an aerodrome.

Air Traffic Services Airspaces - Airspaces of defined dimensions within which specific
types of flights (IFR or VFR) may operate and for which air traffic services and rules of
operation are specified. ATS airspaces are classified (alphabetically Designated) as
Class A to G.

Air Traffic Management (ATM) - The dynamic, integrated management of air traffic
and airspace (including air traffic services, airspace management and air traffic flow
management) – safely, economically and efficiently – through the provision of facilities
and seamless services in collaboration with all parties and involving airborne and
ground based functions. Its 3 components are:

a. Air Traffic Services (ATS) - A generic term meaning variously, flight information
service, Alerting service, Air traffic advisory service, Air traffic control service (area
control service, approach control service or aerodrome control service).
i. Flight information service: A service provided for the purpose of giving
advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.
ii. Alerting service: A service provided to notify appropriate organizations
regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue aid, and assist such
organizations as required.
iii. Air traffic advisory service: A service provided within advisory airspace to
ensure separation, in so far as practical, between aircraft which are
operating on IFR flight plans.
iv. Air traffic control service: A service provided for the purpose of:

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 ▪ Preventing collisions - between aircraft, and on the manoeuvring area
between aircraft and obstructions; and
▪ Expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic

b. Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) - A service established with the objective of
contributing to a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic by ensuring that
ATC capacity is utilized to the maximum extent possible, and that the traffic
volume is compatible with the capacities declared by the appropriate ATS
authority.

c. Airspace Management (ASM) - A service established with the objective of Design,

classify, modify and restructure of different type of airspace, Air traffic service
routes, areas (Danger/Prohibited/Restricted Areas/TSA/TRA) and develop
procedure for a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic.

Working of ATC Tower

ATC Tower at airports generally provides aerodrome control service for the air traffic
and is limited to airspace in the vicinity of the aerodrome and the manoeuvring area
of the aerodrome, which consist of all operational runways and taxiways.
The movement of persons or vehicles including towed aircraft on the manoeuvring
area of an aerodrome is also controlled by the aerodrome control tower as necessary
to avoid hazard to them or to aircraft landing, taxiing or taking off. These services are
provided through units like surface movement control (SMC) units, tower units and
clearance delivery (CLD) units

Approach Control Services

Air traffic control service for controlled flights arriving at, or departing from, one or
more aerodromes. These services are provided by approach control
procedural/surveillance units.

Area Control / Oceanic Control

Air traffic control service for controlled flights in control areas (a controlled airspace
extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth) over land or high seas.
These services are provided by different area control sectors (a subdivision of a
designated control area within which responsibility is assigned to one controller or to
a small group of controllers) and oceanic sectors.

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Types of Aircraft
Category: The broadest classification of aircraft based on their intended use and
operating environment, such as airplane, glider, or helicopter (rotorcraft).
Class: A more specific division within a category based on design and performance
characteristics, such as single-engine or multi-engine.
Type: A type of aircraft refers to a specific make and model of an aircraft, such as the
Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

Aircraft movements / control

Aeronautical Ground Aids (AGA)

Functioning of NDB, VOR, ILS, PAPI, Glide Path, RVR (Transmissometers)

Introduction to Aviation Jargon

Aviation Professionals involved in international operations are required to
demonstrate a defined level of English language proficiency in the context of
aeronautical communications. Aviation English consists of about three hundred terms
that are a combination of professional jargon and plain English. It covers a range of
topics including navigation and operation of the aircraft, electronics and avionics,
physics, rules of the air, instruments and many more.

NFC (Navigation Facility Charges)

These charges are taken from aircraft operator for the utilization of air navigation
facilities during various stage of flight operation (either enroute or landing). There are
two type of charges:

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 a. Route Navigation Facilities Charges (RNFC) – These charges are taken against
enroute navigation facilities like VOR, NDB, Surveillance RADARS, ADS, CPDLC
b. Terminal Navigational Landing Charges (TNLC) - These charges are taken against
services provided to aircraft during landing whether VFR OR IFR (non-precision
or precision by using landing aids like PAPI, Glide Path and various type of landing
lights)
These NFC charges are different for aircraft and depends on various factor like Great
Circle Distance (GCD), All Up Weight of aircraft (AUW), Service Unit Rate.

Air Traffic Flow Management

Learning Opportunity Offered: Familiarization (5 days)

Available at: Central Air Traffic Flow Management (CATFM), New Delhi
Target student profile: B.Sc. (Maths / Physics), B.E., B.Tech
M.Sc. (Maths / Physics / Electronics), M.E., M.Tech
only Delhi-based institutions

Topics covered:

Concept of ATM and Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM)

ATFM as an enabler for efficiency and effectiveness of ATM in India, Detailed overview
of Roles and responsibilities of all key players, Various Data Sources used for demand
and capacity projection in the ATFM System

Data Collection and Comparison

Conversion of the flight plan data collected from various sources viz. Integrated
Operations Control Center (IOCC), Airport Operation Control Center (AOCC),
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) into an acceptable format to be uploaded
in ATFM System, Comparison of various flight data inputs to improve the demand
projection and increase the efficacy of ATFM measures applied

Data Analysis
Movement data collected based on flight updates, surveillance data and Airport
Collaborative Decision Making (CDM), Data analysis to capture the efficacy of Airport
and ATFM operations by defining key performance indices, Presentation of various
data captured (day wise, date wise, month wise etc.)

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 Airport Operation Services

Learning Opportunity Offered: Familiarization (2-5 days)

Available at: Major airports
Target student profile: Any Graduate / Post-Graduate

Topics covered:

Introduction to Airport Operation Services

Airport infrastructure and functions, Airport Terminal Management, Airport Airside
Management, Ground Handling, Guided Tour of Airport Terminal, Airside and Cityside.

Overview of various functions

Passenger Facilitation, May I Help You Desk, Cleanliness and Maintenance,
Commercial aspects, importance of commercial contracts in airport management,
importance of customer experience in airport management, F&B and Retail
Management, Airport Advertising and Branding, Customer Profiling and Data
Analytics, Airport Land Management

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 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Learning Opportunity Offered: Familiarization (2-5 days)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: B.E. / B.Tech (Electronics & Communication)
M.E. / M.Tech (Electronics & Communication)

Topics covered:

Familiarization of Communication facilities

Use of different Communication facilities (eg. VHF Tx/Rx, HF Tx/Rx, VCCS, RCAG, DATIS,
AMSS) for the purpose of Air Traffic Control, visit in equipment room for familiarization
of different communication equipment, Visit in Area / Approach / Tower to have a
practical experience regarding use of different communication facilities between Pilot
and ATCO

Familiarization of ATM Automation System

Use of Automation System for the purpose of Air Traffic Control, visit in Automation
equipment room for familiarization, visit in Area / Approach / Tower to have a practical
experience regarding use of Automation System

Familiarization of Navigation facilities

Use of different Navigation facilities (eg. DVOR, DME, ILS) for the purpose of Air
Navigation, Site visit for familiarization of different Navigation equipment

Familiarization of Surveillance facilities

Use of different Surveillance facilities (eg. RADAR / ADS-B / ASMGCS) for the purpose
of Air Traffic Control, Site visit for familiarization of different surveillance equipment

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 Engineering - Civil

Learning Opportunity Offered: Familiarization (2-5 days)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: B.E. / B.Tech (Civil)
M.E. / M.Tech (Civil)

Topics covered:

Overview of Airport Conceptualization

Need assessment of the Airport, Passenger survey in catchment area of the proposed
Airport, Prefeasibility w.r.t. manmade or natural obstacles, wild life sanctuaries/
passage, Water Body etc., Feasibility Report keeping in view ICAO/ DGCA mandates-
DGCA CAR/ Annexure-14, Cost economics.

Operational area
Aircraft manoeuvring area, different zones of the Runway, Taxiway, Apron, its
marking, Runway Friction value, Runway Strip, Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) –
Pavement Classification Number (PCN) concept, PCN values of the pavement,
determination of PCN by Heavy Falling Weight Deflectometer (HFWD) meter, Runway
End Safety Areas (RESA), Rapid Exit Taxiway, Parallel Taxi Track, Parallel Runway,
Ground equipment area, their geometric design w.r.t. DGCA CAR / ICAO Annexure 14,
Boundary Wall and Peripheral Road, Crash gate, approach from Runway to Fire
Station.

Non- Operational Area

Passenger Terminal Building, ATC Tower cum Technical Tower, Fire station with watch
Tower, NAV-AIDS Buildings- DVOR with DME, RADAR, ILS- GP, LLZ, Public Facilities, Car
Parking Area, Soft & Hard Landscaping, Flag Post, Statue (if any) including clearing their
horizontal and vertical distances from runway edge

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 Engineering - Electrical

Learning Opportunity Offered: Familiarization (2-5 days)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical)
M.E. / M.Tech (Electrical)

Topics covered:

Airside Lighting
CAT I/CAT II/CAT III Approach Lighting System, Runway Edge Lights, Threshold Lighting,
Runway End Lighting, Taxi Way Lighting System, Precision Approach Path Indicator
(PAPI) / Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI), Runway Centre Lighting, Apron Flood
Lighting, Isolation Bay Lighting, Airport Perimeter Lighting, Apron High Mast Lighting,
Obstruction Lighting System

Electrical System
Electrical Distribution System, Power Distribution & Back up Power, Building
Management System (BMS), Fire detection and Alarm System, Fire Fighting System, PA
System, Flight Information Display System (FIDS), In-line Baggage Handling System,
Conveyor Belt (Arrival & Departure), Way finding and signages, Passenger Boarding
Bridge (PBB), Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS), HVAC Plant
Workshop, Sub Station Visits

Information Technology

Learning Opportunity Offered: Familiarization (2-5 days)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: B. Tech / B. E
M. Tech / M.E / M.Sc. / MCA

Topics Covered:

Airport IT System
Overview of Airport IT system (Project/Network/Data Centre etc), Network
management, Digitization, Cybersecurity aspects, familiarization of common ACI, IATA
and SARPS standards used in the IT department

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 Internship
For understanding Airport functions in detail, 4-20 weeks internship is offered in the
following areas:

Architecture / Planning
Airport Operation Services
Communication, Navigation and Surveillance
Engineering – Civil
Engineering – Electrical
Finance
Fire Services
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Law

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 Architecture / Planning

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Corporate HQ, Chennai Airport, Kolkata Airport
Target student profile: B. Arch, Bachelors in Interior Designing,
M. Arch, Masters in Planning

Topics Covered:

Common Orientation
Introduction to Civil Aviation and AAI, Introduction to various sections under Planning
/ Arch Directorate, Airport visit (if feasible)

Detailed Training
Option 1 - Terminal Design Analysis
Conceptual design of Airport Terminal, Analysis of Terminal Capacity vis-à-vis Demand,
Level of Service, Airport access and movement inside terminal, Baggage Handling
Systems, Sustainable designs

Option 2 – Airport Passenger Experience Enhancement

Importance of passenger intelligence and analysis, Level of Service, Processing times,
facilities, Key drivers of passenger satisfaction, Recommendations to enhance
customer satisfaction

Option 3 – Master Planning

Steps in Master Planning process, Traffic Forecasting methodologies used in Master
Planning, Key principles of terminal and airside capacity planning, Demand / capacity
gap assessments for airline, passenger, and cargo traffic patterns, Constraints mapping

Option 4 – Digitalization and Technology Integration

Enhancing passenger experience through technology, Deriving strategic decisions out
of drawings and specifications

Option 5 - Interior Designing

Designing of VIP Lounges, offices etc, Art-work, wall-cladding, Specialty furniture,
Layout/Designing of Commercial spaces

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 Airport Operation Services

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: Any Graduate / Post-Graduate

Topics Covered:

Airport Terminal & Airside Management

How Airport inspection & upkeep of passenger facilities is done; how floor, queue,
congestion & crowd is managed; communication with stakeholders & passengers; how
Airport Airside infrastructure is maintained; how safety is ensured; Ramp functions;
importance of maintaining cleanliness at Airports; management of Mechanised & non-
Mechanised Cleaning.

Market Analysis
Introduction to aviation industry market dynamics; understanding market
segmentation and target audience identification; conducting market research and
competitor analysis; analysing trends and forecasting future market developments.

Retail and Commercial Space Management

Overview of retail and commercial space management in airports; merchandising
strategies and product placement optimization; Retail space design and layout
planning; Inventory management and supply chain logistics.

Customer Experience Enhancement

Importance of customer experience in the Aviation industry; designing customer-
centric service strategies; implementing feedback mechanisms and customer
satisfaction surveys; personalization and customization in enhancing passenger
experience; role-playing exercises and scenario-based simulations.

Airport Concessions Management, Advertising and Branding

Understanding airport concessions contracts and agreements; managing vendor
relationships and lease negotiations; developing effective advertising and branding
campaigns for airports; utilizing digital marketing channels and social media platforms;
analysing the impact of branding and advertising on passenger behaviour.

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 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: B.E. / B.Tech (Electronics & Communication)
M.E. / M.Tech (Electronics & Communication)

Topics Covered:

Common Orientation
Overview of CNS/ATM facilities available at airport and their use for air-traffic control
and air-navigation purpose.

Communication System
Very High Frequency (VHF) Tx / Rx Equipment and Antenna System – VHF
Communication concept; different VHF frequencies used; Block diagram level
understanding of VHF Tx / Rx equipment; Hardware details of VHF Tx / Rx equipment;
Antenna systems used for VHF Tx / Rx.

Voice Communication Control System (VCCS) – concept, block diagram level and
hardware details.

Remote Center Air / Ground (RCAG) – concept, block diagram level understanding.

Digital Automatic Terminal Information System (DATIS) and Digital Voice Recorder –
concept, block diagram level understanding.

Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) / Aeronautical Message Handling

System (AMHS) – concept, hardware details, routing of different ATS messages
between stations / units.

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 Navigation System

Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range (DVOR) – concept, use of different antenna
system and counterpoise, equipment hardware

Instrument Landing System (ILS) – concept, use of different antenna system,

equipment hardware

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) – concept level understanding and basic

principle, familiarization of equipment hardware and antenna system used

Surveillance System

RADAR – Primary Surveillance RADAR (PSR) and Monopulse Secondary Surveillance

RADAR (MSSR) – concept, block diagram level understanding, equipment hardware
and antenna system.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) – concept and basic principle,

block diagram level, equipment hardware and antenna system.

Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (ASMGCS) – concept,

block diagram level, familiarization of equipment hardware and antenna system used.

ATM Automation System – block diagram level understanding of Automation System

and functionality of different Servers / Workstations / CMD used in Automation
System; Understanding the purpose of integration of different System (eg. RADAR /
ADS-B / ASMGCS / MET / AMSS etc) with Automation System; Hardware detail of
different Servers/ Workstation and Networking devices used in Automation System.

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 Central Air Traffic Flow Management (C-ATFM) - system overview and data flow
between C-ATFM and different users (C-ATFM Context diagram); familiarization of
different Sub systems of C-ATFM; understanding the purpose of integration of
different systems (eg. Automation/AMSS/ACDM/MET/External Users) with C-ATFM
System; hardware detail of different Servers / Workstation/Video wall and Networking
devices used in C-ATFM System.

Critical Operational Power System (COPS) – importance of COPS / UPS system, block
diagram level understanding with different sub-systems, hardware of different sub-
systems of COPS/UPS

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 Engineering – Civil

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: B.E. / B.Tech (Civil)
M.E. / M.Tech (Civil)

Topics Covered:

Airport Engineering & Planning, Pavement Design

Planning, Conceptualization & Design of Airport Infrastructure such as requirement of
Land for an Airport, approach to the Airport including Multi-mode connectivity,
Terminal Buildings & associated Airport infrastructure. Knowledge in the field of
Pavement design, Statutory approvals like MoEF&CC Clearances, Airport Licensing etc.

Contract Management, Estimation & Costing, Analysis of Rates

Knowledge in the field of Contract Management, Estimation & Costing, Analysis of
Rates, Mode of tendering- EPC, Item Rate etc.

Procedures and requirements for maintaining Airport Infrastructure for safe

operations as per the DGCA and ICAO guidelines
Knowledge regarding the requirement of an Operational Airport w.r.t. ICAO/ DGCA
Norms and procedures.

Knowledge of Construction of Terminal building, Runway, Apron, Taxiway, ATC

tower etc. Quality Control, Compliance of Contract Agreement
Onsite knowledge of Construction of various Airport Infrastructure such as Terminal
building, Runway, Apron, Taxiway, ATC tower etc. Exposure to various construction
related activities like Quality Control, Compliance of Contract Agreement, Stores and
Manpower Management etc.

Process of Overall Commissioning & Documentation of the Project

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 Engineering – Electrical

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Airports
Target student profile: B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical)
M.E. / M.Tech (Electrical)

Topics Covered:

Common Orientation
Overview of E&M facilities available at airport and their use within the entire Airport
investitures i/c ATC Tower / Runways / Terminal Building / Apron Control / Various
Security Equipment / Air-traffic control and air-navigation purpose. Student will be
able to understand the evolution, use and purposes of different E&M facilities
available at an airport

Power Sub-Station (Heart of an Airport)

33KV HT Panels System - 33KV Double Incomer from State Electricity Board Concept;
Outdoor Type HT Power Transformer; Indoor Type LT Power Transformer; HT/LT Panel
System and Metering System; DG Sets; DG synchronisation Panel concept; Capacitor
Bank; Power Distribution System

Centralized HVAC System

Refrigerant Unit including Condenser and Chiller Units; Condenser Pump Motor
System; Chilled water Pump motor System; Cooling Towers; AHUs and TFAs including
its complete Accessories like VFDs; 3-Way Mixing valves, Motorised Fire Damper
Control units etc.; Ceiling Suspended Unit (CSU); Fan Coil Unit (FCU); Chilled /
Condenser Water Piping including pipe line insulation; Supply and Return Air Ducting
System including Duct Insulations; Supply and Return Air Diffusers/Grills; Water
Softening Plant

Baggage Handling System (BHS)

Complete Departure Baggage Handling System; Inline Baggage Screening System
(ILBS); all 4 Stages of ILBS; Arrival Conveyor belt systems

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 Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB)
Technical Description; Description of control panel; Elements of electrical for bridge
and its Elevation system; Complete Circuit Diagram; Prepare necessary items for PBB
operation; Manage PBB pre-operation check-up; Confirm a PBB preparation for
docking; Perform docking to and undocking from aircraft; Respond to PBB potential
malfunction and emergency situation

Advance Visual Docking Guidance System (AVDGS)

Definition; Applicable standards; principles of Visual Docking Guidance Systems;
Operational performance; Introduction to safety requirements; Introduction to
Service Manuals, Planned & Preventive; Maintenance and Fault-Finding

Passenger Way Finding Signages (PWS)

Introduction; Plan Passenger Way-finding Signage; Design of Passenger Way-finding
Signage; Manage Passenger way-finding Signage

Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS)

Basic Knowledge of FDAS; Manage Fire Detection and Protection System; Respond to
Building Fire Emergencies; Manage Fire Safety Audit; Understanding of Circuit Diagram
and its control system

Fire Fighting System

Basic Fire Science, basic electricity; Basic hydraulics & water supply System; Basic
Introduction on Fire hoses and hose fittings; Fire Fighting pump and primers, small
gears; Foam and foam making equipment, extinguishing medias; Aircraft construction
and fire hazards; Airport fire hazards, aircraft crashes; Aviation fuel and fuel tanks

Building Management System (BMS)

Introduction; Functions of Basic Building management System; Hardware design and
its circuit diagram; BMS Circuit PCBs; Various Activities that are designed to manage
and supervise; The electronic circuit of microcontrollers, power supplies sensors and
R.F. modules; Other components such as a computer is setup to view the orders
coming from the table; Software implementation for monitoring i.e. visual basic

Airfield Ground Lighting Systems (AGLs)

CAT I/CAT II/CAT III Approach Lighting System; Runway Edge Lights; Threshold Lighting;
Runway End Lighting; Taxi Way Lighting System; PAPI/VASI; Runway Centre Lighting;
Apron Flood Lighting; Isolation Bay Lighting; Airport Perimeter Lighting; Apron High

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 Mast Lighting; Obstruction Lighting System; Introductory level airfield lighting ;
Maintain and repair airfield primary circuits; Airfield lighting systems and CCR’s;
Intermediate level ICAO Annex 14 & EASA; Airfield lighting & CCRs maintenance for
CATI, CATII, CATIII i/c airside safety; Primary circuit fault finding; Airfield Lighting
Control Monitoring Systems (ALCMS); Individual Lamp Control and Monitoring
Systems (ILCMS); To establish correct and efficient AGL maintenance programmes;
Series circuit design, fault finding techniques and condition monitoring of series
circuits; Correct safe isolation procedures when working on AGL primary circuits &
CCR’s

Principles of operation and how to carry out practical maintenance tasks on inset
and elevated luminaires for:
Approach Lighting, Threshold Lighting, Runway Lighting, Taxiway Lighting; To set up,
calibrate and maintain PAPI units; AGL Signage & Markings design and maintenance;
Photometric Testing & Understanding the Results >> Fixing to compliance;
Maintenance tasks, and fault finding on Insulated Gate Bi-polar Transistor (IGBT) /
Thyristor CCR’s & Circuit Selectors; Best Primary & Secondary AGL Cable connectors
and joints; The principles of AGLCMS, A-SMGCS; Individual Lamp Control & Monitoring
Systems; Airside Electrical Safety and situational awareness; Situational Awareness
when working on Airfields; Installation and maintenance of AGL & CCR systems;
Maintenance of AGL & CCR systems

Runway Signages
Information Signages

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 Finance

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Corporate HQ
Target student profile: Bachelor / Master Degree in Commerce, Economics,
Business Administration, Finance & Accounts

Topics Covered:

Common Orientation
Introduction to Civil Aviation and AAI; Role of Finance discipline in AAI; Study of
previous year’s Annual Report, Finance Manual; Familiarisation with working of
various sections under Finance

Detailed Training
Option 1 – Financial Statements in AAI
Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements; Accounting Policy; Bank Reconciliation;
Capitalisation; Depreciation; Trial Balance; Profit and Loss Account; Balance Sheet;
Closing Activities; Notes to Accounts; Schedules; Audit of Accounts by C&AG

Option 2 – Airport Project Evaluation

Administrative & Expenditure Sanction for the Airport Project; Financial viability –
Calculation of Internal Rate of Return; Financial viability – Calculation of Economic Rate
of Return; Funding of Project; Financial Concurrence and Award of Work

Option 3 – Tariff Determination

Basis of Tariff fixation; Tariff for Major Airports; Tariff for Non-Major Airports;
Regulatory guidelines; Trend analysis.

Option 4 – Revenue generation in AAI

Types of Revenue in AAI; ANS Revenue; Aero-nautical Airport Services Revenue; Non-
aeronautical Airport Services Revenue; Airport Lease Revenue; Other Income; AAI
Credit Policy; Revenue Billing and realization; Provision for Doubtful Debts

Option 5 – Capital Expenditure Budget

Basis for preparation of Capital Expenditure Budget; Capital Expenditure Budgeting
System in AAI; Process for Capital Expenditure Budgeting in AAI

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 Option 6 - Revenue & Operational Expenditure Budget
Basis for preparation of Revenue & Operational Expenditure Budget; System for
Preparation of Revenue & Operational Expenditure Budget in AAI; Methodology &
Process for Preparation of Revenue & Operational Expenditure Budget in AAI

Option 7 – Direct & Indirect Taxation in AAI

Direct Taxation in AAI; Indirect Taxation in AAI

Option 8 – Internal Audit in AAI

Types of Audit; Audit Manual; Audit Process

Fire Services

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Fire Training Centre (New Delhi), Fire Service Training Centre
(Kolkata), Chennai Airport, Kolkata Airport
Target student profile: B.E. / B. Tech (Fire / Mechanical / Automobile)

Topics Covered:

Fire Training Centre (New Delhi) and Fire Service Training Centre (Kolkata)
• Study of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Requirement
• Regulatory aspects of ARFF Training
• ARFF Training Methodology
• Fire Service Drills
• Incident Command
Management System

Chennai / Kolkata Airport

• Study of Fire Prevention & Protection
Systems Fixed in Airport Terminal & other
ancillary buildings
• Functions of ARFF Services
• Firefighting Equipment and Appliances,
ACFTs, Operational procedures etc.
• Disaster Management Plan at Airports etc

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 Human Resource Management

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Corporate HQ / Regional HQ / Indian Aviation Academy
Target student profile: BBA
MBA in HR/PM&IR, MSW

Topics Covered:

Common Orientation
• Introduction to Civil Aviation sector and AAI and various stakeholders
• HRM function in AAI

HRM function-wise Learning

• HR Policies, Processes and Practices
• Manpower Planning
• Recruitment Practices
• Promotion Process
• Training Methodology
• Performance Management System
• Industrial Relations
• Social Security
• Exposure to SAP HR module

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 Information Technology

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Corporate HQ / Regional HQ / Airports
Target student profile: B. Tech / B. E
M. Tech / M.E / M.Sc. / MCA

Topics Covered:

Common Orientation
Acquiring an overview of Airport IT system (Project/Network/Data Centre etc).,
Familiarization of common ACI, IATA and SARPS standards used in the IT department,

Project Work
Option 1 – Digitization of manual process in AAI
Option 2 – Implementation of Dashboard for any one module / feature for IT
business problem
Option 3 – Development of Mobile Application for various Business use case
Option 4 – Network monitoring management
Option 5 – Cybersecurity monitoring and management

Law

Learning Opportunity Offered: Internship (4-20 weeks)

Available at: Corporate HQ / Regional HQ
Target student profile: LLB / LLM / Integrated Law course

Topics covered:
• Case Study, Legal research, Preparing case brief
• Preparing project on relevant development of laws / regulations etc.
• Assisting Law officers in preparing legal pleadings / papers
• Labour Laws
• Arbitration
• Mediation

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 Procedure and Guidelines

1. Institutes shall send request letter for familiarization / internship to Airport

Director of the concerned Airport / Regional Executive Director at Regional
Offices / GM (HR)-Training at Corporate Headquarter as per details below:
Office Address E-mail
Corporate GM (HR)-Training, Airports [email protected]
Headquarter Authority of India, Rajiv Gandhi
Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New
Delhi-110003
Regional Regional Executive Director / Available on AAI
Headquarters/ Airport Director of the concerned website
Airports/ Region / Airport

2. MoU with Institutes:

• Educational institutions around AAI airports can sign MoU with AAI.
• Format of MoU can be downloaded from AAI website www.aai.aero
• MoU to be signed by GM (HR)- Training and Head of the Institution

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 Code of Conduct

• Acceptance of request is subject to feasibility and convenience of AAI.

• The internship program will be conducted in batches, depending on the number
of students available for the discipline at respective Airport.
• The student will abide by the rules and regulations of AAI and conduct
themselves in a proper manner, following the instructions of the officials
guiding them during the program.
• The student, in no way, shall disrupt, by their intervention or presence, the
normal functioning of the offices where he / she is undergoing internship / visits
• Working space, internet connectivity, access to the library and other facilities
as decided by the concerned Approving Authority shall be provided to the
student during internship
• The student shall not cause harm to equipment / infrastructure in office
premises. Any pecuniary loss or damage to the reputation of AAI caused by the
student by way of conduct, actions or indulgence shall be liable to be
compensated either by the student or the concerned University / Institution
• Students shall take adequate precautions while visiting the Airport / office. AAI
shall not be liable for any injury / damage caused upon self within the office
premises during the internship period
• The data / information collected by the student would be for the sole academic
purpose. No data or information to be shared with third party without the
explicit written consent of AAI.
• The student shall abide by all prescribed security standards and norms on
photography, secrecy etc.
• AAI, at its discretion, without assigning any reason, may discontinue the
internship at any stage
• Internship Program is neither an employment opportunity with AAI, nor an aid
in securing employment in AAI

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