AMMAN, Jordan, September 30, 2026 – The Ministry of Youth of Jordan, Amideast, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and program partners and participants celebrated the graduation of the fourth cohort of the ‘Careers in Aviation’ initiative, marking a new milestone in strengthening Jordan's aviation workforce.
Fifty-seven young professionals, aged 18 to 35, completed the program this year, with 58% already securing employment or internship opportunities within the Kingdom’s growing aviation sector. Efforts to support the remaining graduates are ongoing, including counseling focused on advancing their professional journeys.
“The ‘Careers in Aviation’ program is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, which place young people at the heart of Jordan’s national modernization efforts”, said His Excellency Dr. Raed Al Adwan, Minister of Youth of Jordan. “The program demonstrates the value of partnership in developing young people’s capabilities and equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the labor market and strengthen their professional readiness. The Ministry of Youth is committed to supporting programs that provide young people with practical pathways to training, professional development and integration into the job market.”
“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’ program”, 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 caliber of talent in Jordan and the transformative impact of industry-aligned training”.
The program equipped participants with necessary skills across three career pathways: Airport Services, Engineering and Cabin Crew.
Over the course of six months, participants completed practical training designed in collaboration with Airport International Group, Joramco and Royal Jordanian Airlines, to align directly with current labor market needs. For example, 18 participants in the Airport Services track received specialized training in partnership with the Royal Jordanian Air Academy, resulting in a high rate of immediate employment.
In addition to technical aviation knowledge and field visits, graduates mastered their English-language proficiency, digital literacy and essential employability skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for successful careers.
“The lasting impact of ‘Careers in Aviation’ is not measured only by the number of young people who complete the program 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 program itself”.
Since its 2023 launch, 240 Jordanians graduated from the ‘Careers in Aviation’ program, with 60% securing employment or internship opportunities within the aviation industry to date.
