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Assistant Professor AME Vacancy at SOACET

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.

Assistant Professor AME Vacancy: Role Overview

The selected candidate will teach core AME subjects and coordinate hands-on training, covering:

 

  • Aircraft Systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, landing gear, fuel systems)
  • Jet Engines (turbine theory, maintenance practices, troubleshooting)
  • Avionics (electrical systems, instrumentation, communication/navigation)

 

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.

Eligibility Criteria for AME Instructor Positions

CriteriaRequirement
Educational QualificationB.Tech in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Avionics Engineering + M.Tech (relevant discipline)
Alternative QualificationDGCA CAR-66 Basic Modular examination pass certificates (instead of/alongside academic degree)
Regulatory ComplianceMust meet DGCA and AICTE norms applicable to AME teaching faculty
ExperiencePrior experience in aircraft maintenance, MRO operations, or AME instruction preferred
Certification CurrencyValid/relevant CAR-66 category certificates preferred for practical training roles

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver theory and hands-on practical training across aircraft systems, engines, and avionics modules.
  • Coordinate live aircraft demonstrations and hangar-based training sessions.
  • Ensure training documentation and records comply with DGCA regulatory standards.
  • Conduct student assessments, module exams, and practical skill evaluations.
  • Maintain and update course material in line with CAR-66 syllabus revisions.
  • Mentor students preparing for DGCA licensing examinations.
  • Support audits and inspections related to the institute’s DGCA approval status.

Salary & Benefits for AME Assistant Professor Role

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.

How to Apply for This AME Vacancy

  1. Prepare an updated CV detailing your qualifications, CAR-66 certifications, and relevant AME/teaching experience.
  2. Attach scanned copies of degree certificates, license/module pass certificates, and experience letters.
  3. Submit your application with a short cover note on your interest in the AME faculty role.
  4. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and technical/teaching demonstration.

Apply today to be considered for the current recruitment cycle.

Frequently Asked Question: Assistant Professor AME Vacancy

Q1. What is DGCA CAR-66 certification?

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.

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