Q: What is IATA and ATDI? A: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association of the world's scheduled international airline industry. Originally founded in 1919, it now groups together nearly 280 airlines, including the largest. The Aviation Training and Development Institute (ATDI) is the training and professional development organization of IATA. With over 200 classroom courses delivered worldwide, 11 Diploma Programmes and 17 distance-learning courses, ATDI serves the international aviation and travel & tourism industries by creating a pool of qualified people. special. Q: What is UFTAA ? A: The Universal Federation of Travel Agents' Associations represents travel associations in over 110 countries. Q: Tell me about STEPS and what role it plays in imparting IATA courses ? A: The Steps training center was launched on the 14th of April 1997 and was accredited by IATA in November 1997. In a short period, the center has taken up the premier position in the market. STEPS is the first Authorized Training Centre in the Eastern region in India and is approved by the IATA Aviation Training & Development Institute, Montreal, Canada. We have trained more than 700 students till date. Students are placed worldwide e.g. Australia, U.A.E., U.K., Maldives and in India at Bangalore, Baroda, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata. Q: What is the procedure of taking admission? A: The procedure of taking admission is simple. Student has to take a psychometric test and then an interview. Then he/she has to fill up a registration form and deposit the admission fee of Rs.4000/-. After which, he/she is given an enrollment letter which contains the necessary details along with the enrollment number. Q: Is the entire course fee payable at the time of admission? A: There is an installment facility available whereby the tuition fee of Rs.10000/- can be paid in five installments of Rs.2000 each. You have to deposit Rs. 24,000 by 30th of April'2003 or 30th of October as payable to IATA Montreal. Q: Does IATA offer any management level courses? A: Yes Q: What is the duration of the course? A: For each level 200 hours of class is required. It may be over the period of 4 to 6 months. Q: Tell me about the IATA/UFTAA course? A: The IATA/ UFTAA International Programme is the most complete, Industry responsive and career oriented training programme providing students with the best industry wide knowledge and globally recognized qualifications. It is based on a four level career path concept. Foundation (level 1) Consultant (level 2) Management (level 3) Sr. Management (level 4) Q: What are the benefits of doing an IATA/UFTAA course? A: It is globally recognized. It provides extensive knowledge of Travel Trade. All IATA affiliated Airlines and travel agency needs to employ minimum 2 IATA qualified staff. Q: When does the IATA examination take place? A: IATA exams are conducted twice in a year, in the months of march and September. Q: What is the examination pattern? A: For all levels, there are two papers. Paper 1 is subjective and paper 2 has 180 multiple-choice questions. Q: How many days a week are there classes? A: Thrice in a week. Q: Is there any entrance exam? A: Psychometric Test. Q: Are any internal exams conducted by STEPS to prepare the student for the IATA exam? A: Yes STEPS conducts two exams. Qualifier test and Preparatory Test. Q: What are the benefits of doing the IATA course from STEPS as compared to any other institute? A: STEPS is the first IATA Authorized in entire east India. STEPS is the only ATC in east India which offers the Management Level. STEPS has all in-house faculty. Chair Person and Director Studies have vast industry knowledge. STEPS has excellent placement records. Q: What happens if a student happens to fail in the IATA exam? A: He/She can retake the test once more. Q: What is the venue of the IATA examination and who is the local coordinator for the exam? A: It is conducted in St. Xavier's college. The local coordinator is Air India Ltd. Q: What are the various job prospects one could consider once the course has been completed? A: 1. Airlines & GSA     Management Trainee     Reservation & Ticketing Officer     Sales Executive      Fare Desk Assistant 2. Tour Operators     Tour Escort (Outbound / Inbound)     Tour Planner     Sales & Marketing Executive 3. Tourism Departments & Affiliates     Tour Counselors     Reservation Officers 4. Corporate Houses     Travel Manager    Executive Assistant    Travel Assistant 5. Travel Agencies    Management Trainee    Reservation & Ticketing Officer    Sales Executive The earning potential in the travel industry is on par with any other major industry or in fact better. Q: Does one require to do an introductory course in travel & tourism before doing the IATA course? A: No A: Are there any library facilities? A: Yes Q: Do we guarantee placement? A: We offer 100% placement assistance and place you in multinational and reputed travel houses, airlines, travel departments etc. We conduct campus interviews at regular intervals and send you repeatedly for interviews as well. There is also the system of undergoing industrial training in an airline or a reputed travel house while the course is in session.