Dr. Khreis from Amman Arab University (AAU) Delivers a Lecture on “Wings of the Future in Aviation Management” to Students of Al-Rusul Educational Schools for Excellence
In line with Amman Arab University’s role in spreading knowledge and strengthening ties with educational institutions, Dr. Lama Khreis, a faculty member in the Department of Aviation Management Sciences at the Faculty of Aviation Sciences, delivered an awareness lecture titled “Wings of the Future: Students Towards the Future of Aviation Management.”
The lecture was given to ninth-grade students at Al-Rusul Educational Schools and Kindergarten for Excellence. It aimed to introduce them to the field of aviation management and to highlight the educational and professional opportunities this sector offers, helping broaden their horizons and explore their future options.
The lecture introduced students to the world of aviation management and its importance as one of the most vital sectors worldwide. Dr. Khreis outlined the nature of this field of study and its many areas, and the role of management in organizing the operational processes of airlines and airports. She also stressed the importance of planning, organization, teamwork, and effective communication in enhancing performance efficiency and improving service quality, while emphasizing that air safety is a core priority across all aviation activities.
The session saw active engagement from the students, who asked questions about the field of study, the job requirements at airlines and airports, and the professional opportunities this field offers. The direct dialogue also gave them an opportunity to learn about the nature of the studies and the career paths associated with aviation management, and to connect the knowledge they had gained with their interests and future aspirations, thereby broadening their awareness of the academic and professional options available to them.
On this occasion, Prof. Malek Al-Salem Al-Anaqrah, Dean of the Faculty of Aviation Sciences at Amman Arab University, affirmed that the lecture comes within the Faculty’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with educational institutions and to contribute to developing career awareness among students at early stages of their education. He explained that introducing students to the diverse specializations and career paths in the aviation sector gives them an opportunity to explore their interests and abilities and to learn about the nature of this sector and its requirements, which helps them make informed academic and professional decisions that align with their inclinations and future aspirations.
For her part, Dr. Khreis expressed her pride in the students’ positive engagement during the lecture. She noted the importance of such initiatives in bringing academic concepts closer to school students and introducing them to the career paths available in the aviation sector, which boosts their confidence in their abilities and motivates them to explore their potential in the managerial and leadership roles associated with this industry. She explained that the “Wings of the Future” lecture seeks to broaden students’ horizons and enrich their knowledge of the educational and professional opportunities that the aviation sector provides, and to encourage them to identify their interests and plan early for their academic and professional future.
At the conclusion of the lecture, Dr. Khreis extended her thanks and appreciation to the management of Al-Rusul Educational Schools and Kindergarten for Excellence, as well as to its teaching and administrative staff, for their warm reception and constructive cooperation. She stressed the importance of this cooperation in the success of the lecture and the achievement of its awareness goals, and in strengthening communication between the university and schools, which helps guide students toward academic and professional choices that suit their interests and future ambitions.
The Aviation Management program at the Faculty of Aviation Sciences at Amman Arab University is regarded as a distinctive and unique specialization at the national level. It is the first program in Jordan to award a bachelor’s degree in aviation management, and it holds local accreditation from Jordanian higher education bodies. The program keeps pace with the rapid developments in the aviation sector by combining management knowledge with practical applications related to operations management at airlines and airports, and it contributes to preparing qualified professionals who possess the skills and knowledge needed to work in this vital sector. It also allows students to explore diverse career fields within the aviation industry, which strengthens their opportunities to build career paths that align with the requirements and evolving needs of the labor market.
