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School of Aeronautics (SOACET), Neemrana, Rajasthan, is inviting applications for an assistant professor AME vacancy in its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering department. As a DGCA and AICTE-approved institute, SOACET runs a CAR-147-recognized AME program that prepares students for CAR-66 licensing, backed by hangar facilities and live aircraft training infrastructure. This opening is ideal for licensed engineers exploring AME faculty jobs, offering a platform to combine regulatory-grade technical expertise with structured academic teaching.
The selected candidate will teach core AME subjects and coordinate hands-on training, covering:
In addition to classroom instruction, the role includes coordinating live aircraft practical demonstrations in the hangar, supervising workshop sessions, and ensuring training content aligns with DGCA CAR-66 module requirements. This position suits an experienced aircraft maintenance engineering professor comfortable bridging licensed field practice with structured academic delivery.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Avionics Engineering + M.Tech (relevant discipline) |
| Alternative Qualification | DGCA CAR-66 Basic Modular examination pass certificates (instead of/alongside academic degree) |
| Regulatory Compliance | Must meet DGCA and AICTE norms applicable to AME teaching faculty |
| Experience | Prior experience in aircraft maintenance, MRO operations, or AME instruction preferred |
| Certification Currency | Valid/relevant CAR-66 category certificates preferred for practical training roles |
Compensation is offered as per the institute’s pay scale, based on qualifications, licensing, and experience. The role also includes accommodation/HRA support, along with access to hangar and lab facilities for continued technical engagement.
Apply today to be considered for the current recruitment cycle.
DGCA CAR-66 Certification is the regulatory framework governing licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers in India, covering modular examinations across aircraft systems, engines, and avionics that certify an engineer’s competence to work on and maintain aircraft.
Candidates need a B.Tech in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Avionics Engineering with M.Tech, or DGCA CAR-66 Basic Modular pass certificates, along with compliance with DGCA and AICTE norms.
Yes, the role includes coordinating live aircraft practical demonstrations and hangar-based sessions alongside classroom instruction.
Candidates with strong CAR-66 module certifications or MRO/field experience are welcome to apply even without formal teaching experience, though prior instructional exposure is an advantage.
Yes, accommodation/HRA support is included as part of the compensation package offered as per the institute pay scale.
Looking for other academic openings? View all current vacancies at Assistant Professor Vacancies.
SOACET 2026 (School of Aeronautics Common Entrance Test) is a National Level AME Entrance Exam 2026 organized every year by the LNVM Society. The examination is conducted for admission and scholarship into aviation programs at the prestigious School of Aeronautics, Neemrana
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