Joining as an operations officer in aviation was a difficult decision for me because it is not a popular profession, and the future of this industry is uncertain. Bangladesh has only a few private airlines and few opportunities. Nonetheless, I made the daring decision to join there. The adventure began in June 2022, and after the training and all, time passed. The basic training lasted one month, followed by advanced instruction, which included both practical and theoretical components. The most valuable time during that training period is from morning to afternoon, with 2-3 classes each day (with a little break between each class), Friday off, and then back to work. Finally, the exam, despite the fact that I did rather well in all of my training and assessments. Even after nearly two years, I'm still learning how to deal with new barriers.
Training is essential in aviation since you must always be up to speed on the ICAO's latest rules and regulations. Every day, new incidents and accidents occur all over the world, thus training is vital to stay prepared for anything. We were 20 candidates who applied for this position and went through training.
One thing I like to point out is that it is a prestigious job, and everyone believes that because he works at the airport, he earns a lot of money and can do whatever he wants, which is not the case. In terms of earnings, I mean the salary, which falls short of people's expectations. In today's pricey market, I believe my earnings are sufficient to sustain me. Because I am only speaking from my own point of view, that is all I have to say.
Furthermore, it's a challenging job since your duties are on a 24/7 schedule and there are no set holidays. It is an eight-day roster, with two days in the morning, two days in the afternoon, then two days in the night, followed by nights off and weekly off. I despise night duty, even though there is less work at night after 4 a.m., and if you do it regularly, you most likely suffer from a gastrointestinal problem. It is a gift from the stomach.
Now, when it comes to the environment, I'd give it a 60/100. I'm saying this because my office culture falls short. I understand you may be wondering why I am saying this, but I am only telling you the truth so that you have a clear understanding. An airport is one of the most protected places, with nine layers of protection ranging from the exterior to the airside (including the apron). You are constantly being monitored by surveillance cameras. Only authorized individuals (staff, crew, pilots, and aviation personnel) have access inside the airport, albeit some areas require specific permission or passes to visit. Those who travel by air on a daily basis understand how secure this location is. subsequently, it may be annoying for them to pull their belt, money bags, mobile devices, and ornaments for inspection, yet this is for their own safety; similar regulations apply to everyone, including the staff.*
The lesson that life always wishes to teach is that nothing waits for anything. In some ways, thinking about something that will change your life is incorrect since nothing may alter your life; the only thing that will change is your position, or, more specifically, the way you live. And your social status is determined by how much you earn to support your family. This is how you suddenly get obsessed with your social well-being and how hard you can work to gain more money in order to improve your situation.