The Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission (TVSDC) has signed a partnership agreement with Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited (Joramco), in a ceremony attended by Joramco's Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Currie, and Chief People and Performance Officer, Hana Ibsais. This collaboration is designed to advance vocational training for both parties and create new opportunities for young Jordanians in the commercial aircraft maintenance sector.
Under the agreement, TVSDC will support the training of a selected group of students at Joramco Academy, which specialises in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of commercial aircraft. These students will benefit from a comprehensive four-year Aircraft Maintenance programme tailored for Technicians.
Dr Raghda Al-Faouri, President of TVSDC, hailed the agreement as a significant step forward in expanding opportunities for the Kingdom's youth. She emphasised the strategic goals of developing the skills of talented and creative young people and enhancing their capabilities in roles that are in high demand locally, regionally, and internationally. This initiative aligns with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, both strong advocates for vocational and technical education.
The programme will offer 25 promising individuals job opportunities for a 12-month period. To be eligible, students must be Jordanian, at least 17 years old, fluent in English, not a social security subscriber, have successfully passed the General Secondary Certificate Examinations (Tawjihi), have a keen interest in aviation, and require financial assistance to cover tuition fees.
Dr Al-Faouri also provided an overview of TVSDC's establishment, key responsibilities, and notable achievements. She outlined the Commission's strategy, which includes issuing training licences, conducting professional assessments, granting practice licences, training and classifying trainers, accrediting training providers according to professional standards, and collaborating with the private sector through sector skills councils, among other duties.
Dr Al-Faouri praised Joramco's contributions to the aircraft MRO sector and commended the company's commitment to collaboration and its role in creating new opportunities for Jordanian youth.
Fraser Currie, CEO of Joramco, reaffirmed the company's dedication to aligning its efforts with national institutions to raise awareness about the Aircraft Maintenance Programme. He highlighted the sector's significant potential, stable career prospects, and vital role in the economy.
Currie also acknowledged TVSDC's crucial role in enabling companies and institutions in Jordan to implement well-structured and specialised training programmes, thereby equipping young people with the skills needed to join the labour market in dynamic fields.
