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DEAN – AVIATION
Location: Chennai, India
Experience: 15+ Years
Department: School of Aviation
Salary: Competitive Package
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Dean – Aviation to provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the Aviation School/Department. The Dean will be responsible for strengthening academic programs, industry partnerships, research initiatives, regulatory compliance, faculty development, and student outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall administration of the School of Aviation
- Develop and strengthen undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and professional aviation programs
- Ensure academic programs are aligned with industry requirements and applicable aviation regulations
- Build strong partnerships with airlines, airports, MRO organizations, aviation companies, DGCA-approved organizations, and other industry stakeholders
- Lead curriculum development, academic planning, accreditation, and quality initiatives
- Drive aviation research, innovation, consultancy, and industry-sponsored projects
- Recruit, mentor, and develop qualified faculty and academic staff
- Monitor teaching quality, student performance, placements, internships, and industry exposure
- Promote internships, industrial visits, simulations, practical training, and employability initiatives
- Manage academic budgets, infrastructure, laboratories, simulators, and other aviation facilities
- Represent the institution at academic, industry, regulatory, and professional forums
- Ensure compliance with applicable UGC, AICTE, DGCA, and institutional regulations wherever applicable
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Aviation, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering, Management, or a relevant discipline from a recognized university
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline with strong academic credentials
- Significant academic/administrative leadership experience in higher education (15+ Years)
- Strong understanding of aviation education, industry practices, and regulatory requirements
- Proven experience in curriculum development, research, accreditation, and institutional administration
- Strong industry network within the aviation/aerospace ecosystem will be preferred
Key Skills
Academic Leadership | Aviation Management | Curriculum Development | Accreditation | Research | Industry Relations | Faculty Development | Institutional Administration | Regulatory Compliance | Strategic Planning