Qatar Aviation Industry Joins Forces to Prepare Youth for Aviation Careers

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 9, 2026 - Under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport of Qatar, INJAZ Qatar and Boeing [NYSE: BA], in partnership with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport, have launched Flight Path — a new extracurricular initiative giving high school students the opportunity to explore careers across the aviation ecosystem.

Mohamed bin Faleh Al-Hajri, acting president of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, said: “Guided by its vision to build a world-leading civil aviation ecosystem, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority recognizes young talent and national professionals as essential pillars in advancing Qatar’s aviation sector. Our participation in this program reflects our commitment to empowering Qatari talent across the aviation sector and developing a young workforce capable of keeping pace with industry developments and leading the future of aviation in Qatar. We value our collaboration with INJAZ Qatar and all partners in this initiative, which provides young people with opportunities to broaden their career horizons and explore the diverse career paths within aviation, while helping prepare qualified national professionals to contribute effectively to the sector’s continued development.”

“Qatar’s world-class airline, record airplane orders and best-in-class infrastructure reflect its ambition to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub,” said Fahad Al Mheiri, Boeing president for the Middle East and North Africa. “Flight Path will give students a rare opportunity to learn from industry leaders and develop relevant skills that can open doors to rewarding careers and support this growth.”

The program began on November 8 and will run for three weeks. Flight Path combines field visits, career talks and hands-on projects to introduce students to roles ranging from aerospace engineers and air traffic controllers to aviation safety and sustainability specialists. The program will build students’ technical knowledge, workplace skills and industry connections, supporting Qatar’s national priorities to develop a skilled local talent pool.

“We believe young people rise to the level of the opportunities placed in front of them,” said Emad Al-Khaja, chief executive officer of INJAZ Qatar. “Flight Path puts students alongside the pilots, engineers and regulators who keep Qatar’s aviation sector moving, while giving them the practical skills to turn their interest into a career. We are proud to bring together partners of this caliber in service of Qatar’s youth and Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritizes a future-ready workforce.”

This year, seventy Qatari Grade 10 students from Qatar Academy Doha are participating in the Flight Path program, which consists of three components.

Workplace competencies — INJAZ Qatar will help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, time management, personal branding and career-planning skills.

Aviation sector immersion — Aviation professionals will lead modules covering:

• The economic benefits of aviation, principles of flight, job roles in aircraft design, manufacturing and maintenance, led by Boeing
• Aviation operations, led by Qatar Airways
• Airport management, led by Hamad International Airport
• Air traffic control and airplane registration process, led by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.

Students will also get a behind-the-scenes view of operations during field visits to Qatar Airways and Qatar Civil Aviation Authority facilities.

Aviation challenge — Student teams will apply what they learn through capstone projects, which they will present to a panel of industry experts. The program will culminate in a pitch competition and awards.

Flight Path marks a new milestone in Boeing’s collaboration with INJAZ Qatar, which has empowered thousands of students in Qatar since 2012.

About INJAZ Qatar

INJAZ Qatar partners with the local business community, corporate volunteers and educators to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy. INJAZ Qatar is a member of Junior Achievement Worldwide (JA), the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. JA was set up in 1919 and reaches over 10 million students annually in more than 120 countries. INJAZ Qatar is also part of INJAZ Al-Arab, a network of 15 countries in the Middle East and North Africa united by a common mission to prepare and inspire young Arabs to succeed in a global economy. Founded in 2007, INJAZ Qatar has reached over 190,000 students from more than 100 schools and universities, thanks to 80 corporate partners and over 5,000 corporate volunteers and teachers. INJAZ Qatar offers programs in elementary schools, preparatory schools, high schools, universities and youth centers across Qatar. With the help of its active corporate volunteer community, INJAZ can reach students from Grade 1 to university. The corporate volunteers serve as inspiring role models for the youth, sharing their real-life work and entrepreneurship experiences and advice. More information: here

About Boeing Qatar

A leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Since Qatar Airways’ first Boeing order in 2006, Boeing’s partnership with Qatar has grown stronger. The company contributes to Qatar National Vision 2030 by strengthening the local aerospace ecosystem, advancing innovation and research and building the skills and capacity of future talent. Over the past five years, Boeing’s STEM and workforce programs in Qatar have reached more than 2,400 participants. Boeing has invested $2 million in community and university partnerships in Qatar over the last decade. More information: here