The Ministry of Youth of Jordan, Amideast, Boeing and industry partners have celebrated the graduation of 57 young professionals from the fourth cohort of the ‘Careers in Aviation’ initiative, with 58% already securing employment or internships in Jordan’s aviation sector.
The six-month programme, designed for participants aged 18
to 35, aims to strengthen the country’s aviation workforce by providing
practical training aligned with industry needs.
Since its launch in 2023, 240 Jordanians have graduated from
the initiative, with 60% securing employment or internship opportunities in
aviation to date.
“The ‘Careers in Aviation’ programme is in line with the
directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, which place young people at the
heart of Jordan’s national modernisation efforts”, said His Excellency Dr. Raed
Al Adwan, Minister of Youth of Jordan. “The programme demonstrates the value of
partnership in developing young people’s capabilities and equipping them with
the knowledge and skills needed to enter the labour market and strengthen their
professional readiness. The Ministry of Youth is committed to supporting
programmes that provide young people with practical pathways to training,
professional development and integration into the job market.”
Participants trained across three career pathways: Airport
Services, Engineering and Cabin Crew.
The programme was developed with Airport International
Group, Joramco and Royal Jordanian Airlines to reflect current workforce
requirements.
Among the participants, 18 enrolled in the Airport Services
track and received specialised training through the Royal Jordanian Air
Academy, contributing to a high rate of immediate employment.
Beyond technical aviation skills and field visits, the
programme included English-language training, digital literacy and
employability skills to help participants prepare for careers in the sector.
“Through our collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and
Amideast/Jordan, we have developed a clear pathway that guides young people
from an initial interest in aviation to professional success through our
‘Careers in Aviation’ programme”, said Fahad Al Mheiri, Boeing president for
the Middle East and North Africa. “Seeing graduates secure real jobs in a
competitive sector like aviation is a powerful testament to the calibre of
talent in Jordan and the transformative impact of industry-aligned training”.
Amideast said the initiative is designed to create
longer-term links between young Jordanians and the country’s aviation industry
by combining training, industry exposure and employment opportunities.
“The lasting impact of ‘Careers in Aviation’ is not measured
only by the number of young people who complete the programme but by the
opportunities that remain open to them afterward”, said Nour Alrasheed, country
director of Amideast/Jordan. “Over four years, our partnership with Boeing, the
Ministry of Youth and Jordan’s aviation industry has built a bridge between
young talent and real workforce needs, bringing training, industry exposure and
employment opportunities together. Seeing graduates move into the sector is
what gives this partnership its value, and what makes its impact extend well
beyond the programme itself”.
Support for graduates who have not yet secured opportunities
will continue through career counselling and professional guidance, with
partners seeking to help them transition into Jordan’s aviation workforce. -TradeArabia News Service