Hi guys – Indian Aviation material guy at crossroads

Hi everyone,

I’m an Aeronautical Engineer from India with 3 years of hands-on experience in Material Planning (aviation MRO).

I resigned in July 2025

to pursue a Master’s in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (I have offers from Cranfield University UK with scholarship and University of Wollongong Australia). However, the financial burden of a foreign Master’s (₹35–42 lakhs) is making me rethink.

Now I’m at a crossroads:

Option 1: Take up a job immediately in aviation SCM / Material Planning / Procurement

Option 2: Still go for the Master’s in 2026 and return to India later.

My main questions to you all:

• In the current Indian aviation/MRO market (2026), how much value does an international SCM Master’s actually add for someone with 3+ years exp?

• Is it better to gain more experience first and do a Master’s later (part-time or India-based like IIM/Manipal)?

• Tips for someone wanting to grow fast in aviation

Especially looking for insights from people in aviation/aerospace/MRO supply chain. whether you did a foreign Master’s or skipped it.

Thank you in advance! Open to DMs.