Aviation Law
Aviation lawyers advise airlines, airports, aircraft lessors, financiers and regulators on regulatory compliance, aircraft acquisition and leasing, air services agreements, accident investigation and consumer disputes. India is one of the fastest growing aviation markets globally.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Aircraft acquisition, financing and leasing documentation
- DGCA regulatory compliance advisory for airlines
- Airport development and concession agreements
- Air services agreements and bilateral negotiations
- Aviation insurance and hull claims advisory
- Accident investigation and liability matters
Skills Required
- Aircraft Act 1934, DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements
- Cape Town Convention on aircraft asset financing
- Aircraft leasing — dry lease and wet lease documentation
- Aviation insurance — hull, liability and cargo
- IATA regulations and bilateral air services agreements
- Competition law in aviation sector
Career Roadmap
1
Study transport law and commercial law during LLB
2
Intern with aviation law firm or airline legal department
3
Develop knowledge of Cape Town Convention and aircraft finance
4
Build DGCA regulatory expertise through practice
5
LLM with aviation or transport law focus, or internship with ICAO is valuable
Salary Range
Junior (0-3 yrs)
Rs 5 to 12 LPA
Figures are indicative and vary by city, employer and experience.
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