The Department of Aviation Science & Management was established in the 2017/2018 academic year. It offers the following unique and pioneering programs:
1. Bachelor's Program in Aircraft Maintenance (B1.1): The first program of its kind in the Arab world to award a bachelor's degree. This 137-credit hour program was launched in the 2017-2018 academic year.
2. Bachelor's Program in Avionics (B2): A 137-credit hour program that commenced in the 2022-2023 academic year. It stands as the first and only avionics bachelor's specialization in the Arab world.
3. Bachelor's Program in Aviation Management: A newly introduced 132-credit hour program, launched in the 2025-2026 academic year. This is the first program of its kind in the Kingdom.
The Jordanian Higher Education authorities accredit all programs.
Highly qualified faculty members recruited from prestigious universities worldwide staff the department. They possess profound practical, research, and professional expertise in the fields of aircraft maintenance, avionics, and aviation management.
The department's faculty and administration are committed to continuously reviewing and updating curricula and teaching methodologies in compliance with quality assurance standards. We actively foster ongoing relationships with specialized companies and institutions to facilitate applied research and project collaboration. Furthermore, in partnership with the Mideast Aviation Academy (MAA), the department ensures a practical training environment that enhances students' professional and technical competencies. This equips our graduates with the specialized knowledge needed to seamlessly transition into careers within the aviation industry.
The department prioritizes participation in relevant conferences and workshops, which enables us to integrate the latest advancements in aviation sciences into our ongoing curriculum development. We attract a growing number of students from within Jordan and abroad. A key distinction of our department is its focus on preparing students to obtain international aircraft maintenance licenses, such as those from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part-66) and the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (JCARC).
In line with Amman Arab University's pursuit of international accreditations and licenses for all its specializations, the Faculty of Aviation Sciences has recently achieved a significant milestone: it has been accredited and licensed by EASA as a Part-147 Training Organization and as an examination center for both the Aircraft Maintenance (B1.1) and Avionics (B2) programs. This accomplishment, achieved in collaboration with the Middle East Aviation Academy, follows the full satisfaction of all European accreditation requirements.
Moreover, the Faculty of Aviation Sciences at Amman Arab University has earned accreditation from the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)—the first in the Arab world and the eighth globally—for a five-year term until the end of 2030. This prestigious recognition was awarded after the Faculty successfully met the rigorous quality standards of this renowned, U.S.-based accreditation body, the only one of its kind in the aviation field.
Dr. Ahmad Alhosban
Acting Head of Department of Aviation Science & Management