Mid-East Aviation Academy

What Mid-East Aviation Academy does

Mid-East Aviation Academy (MAA) is a privately held flight training and aviation education institution founded in 2000 and headquartered at Amman Civil Airport in Jordan. It delivers commercial pilot training (ATPL Integrated with 975 hours of ground school plus 158.6 flight hours and 66.4 simulator hours), private and professional pilot licensing, EASA Part 147 aircraft maintenance engineering training for categories B1.1 and B2 (30-month European licence), a four-year bachelor's degree in aircraft maintenance delivered in partnership with Amman Arab University, and IATA-certified aviation support services courses. Training is delivered through a fleet of Piper Archer III, Seminole, and Warrior III aircraft, two Alsim flight simulators (AL-200 and ALX FNPT II MCC), and EASA-approved maintenance workshops with a Boeing 737 training airframe. The academy operates under approvals from JCARC as a Flight Training Organization, IATA as an Authorized Training Center since 2014, and EASA 147 Part 66 as an approved examination centre since 2020.

The business is tuition-funded, with revenue generated through one-time course fees paid in Jordanian Dinar across multi-month to multi-year programmes, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. MAA recruits students internationally through its own website, social media presence across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and a network of authorized agents (IGEC, Education Zone Bahrain, and Engineer Adel Mezher) operating in the UAE, Bahrain, and Iraq. Since founding it has produced 1,300+ commercial pilot graduates and 1,280+ maintenance graduates and logged 200,000+ flight hours. The academy explicitly accepts students of all nationalities and provides English language support for non-native speakers, positioning Jordan's political stability and ICAO membership as part of its value proposition to international trainees.

Name

Mid-East Aviation Academy

Legal name

Mid-East Aviation Academy

Website

https://mideastaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mid-East Aviation Academy is a Jordan-based EASA-, IATA-, and JCARC-approved flight school delivering commercial pilot (ATPL), aircraft maintenance (EASA B1.1/B2), and bachelor's degree training to international students using a Piper fleet and Alsim simulators at Amman Civil Airport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

Keywords

• Pilot training programs
• Aircraft maintenance training
• Aviation academy education
• Flight school training
• EASA approved training

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Pilot Training: Commercial airline transport pilot license (ATPL) integrated training program including theoretical training, flight hours, and simulator training leading to frozen ATPL license. Duration 18-24 months.
2. Aircraft Maintenance Training: EASA European license training for aircraft maintenance (B1.1 and B2 categories). Duration 30 months. Also offers CARC-approved training.
3. IATA Programs: International Air Transport Association certified courses and diplomas in aviation sector. Academy has been IATA ATC since 2014.
4. Bachelor's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance: 4-year bachelor's degree program in aircraft maintenance (137 academic hours) offered in partnership with Amman Arab University. First program of its kind in the Arab world.
5. Student Registration Fees: Registration fees collected in Jordanian Dinar (JOD) from students upon enrollment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mid-East Aviation Academy is a flight training academy that delivers commercial pilot training (including the integrated Airline Transport Pilot License program) and aircraft maintenance engineering training. Courses combine classroom theory (Oxford syllabus for pilots, EASA standards for maintenance) with practical flight hours on a Piper training fleet and simulator sessions on Alsim devices, leading to internationally recognized JCARC, IATA, and EASA certifications.

Product overview

Mid-East Aviation Academy is a flight training and aviation education institution offering a portfolio of integrated programs. The core offerings consist of pilot training programs (ATPL Integrated, Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot), aircraft maintenance engineering training (EASA B1.1/B2 licenses, Bachelor's degree), and IATA-certified courses. Training is delivered using a fleet of Piper aircraft (Archer III, Seminole, Warrior III) and two Alsim flight simulators. The ATPL Integrated program combines theoretical instruction with practical flight hours and simulator training. The aircraft maintenance programs prepare students for EASA and CARC licensing, with a bachelor's degree option in partnership with Amman Arab University. All programs are approved by JCARC, EASA, and IATA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL Integrated) Comprehensive pilot training program combining 975 hours of theoretical classroom instruction over 6 months with 15 CARC-administered examinations, followed by 158.6 hours of flight training plus 66.4 hours of simulator time, culminating in a frozen ATPL license. Program duration is 18-24 months and is open to international students with English language support provided.
• Professional Pilot Training Flight training program covering private pilot license (7-9 month duration) through commercial pilot licensing, using the academy's Piper training fleet and flight simulators for individual students seeking professional pilot credentials.
• EASA Aircraft Maintenance License (B1.1 and B2) Aircraft maintenance technician certification program approved by EASA Part 147 and JCARC, offering training and examinations for EASA European license categories B1.1 (mechanical) and B2 (avionics), with 30-month program duration for the European license and CARC-approved training variants.
• Bachelor's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Four-year bachelor's degree program (137 academic hours) in aircraft maintenance offered in partnership with Amman Arab University, covering avionics and aircraft maintenance tracks with local accreditation from Jordanian Higher Education Authorities.
• IATA Programs IATA-authorized training courses and diplomas in the aviation sector, including Travel and Tourism diploma with Amadeus automated ticket reservation system and other aviation support services training, offered through the academy's IATA ATC status.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1300+ Commercial Pilot Graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• IGEC (International Group Educational Consultancy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIGEC is an educational consultancy company dedicated to optimizing human potential and creating opportunities for personal growth and global understanding. They serve as an authorized agent for MAA in international student recruitment.
• Education Zone BahraincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational consultancy residing in both UAE and Bahrain. They help students upgrade their skills by guiding them to find the best course for their career choice and assist with enrollment at MAA.
• Engineer Adel Mezher (The Australian Organization for Human Development)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHas offices in Erbil and Baghdad, Iraq. Serves as MAA agent in Iraq region for student recruitment and educational consultancy services.
• Amman Arab University (AAU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Amman Arab University's Aviation Sciences College to deliver the first bachelor's degree in aircraft maintenance in the Arab world (established 2017/2018). MAA provides practical training facilities while AAU provides academic accreditation. Program is 137 academic hours over 4 years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE Inc. Global leader in civil aviation training, operating the world's largest network of flight simulators and a major pilot training organization across ab-initio to type-rating. Comparable as a full-spectrum flight training provider; much larger and broader but directly competitive for the same student and airline buyer pool.

Regional players

• Horizon International Flight Academy: Turkish-based EASA-approved flight training organization with ab-initio ATPL, type-rating, and instructor programs. Comparable as a regional EASA-aligned flight school in the MENA-adjacent geography targeting international cohorts.
• Qatar Aeronautical College: State-backed aviation training institution in Qatar offering pilot and aircraft maintenance engineering programs under QCAA approvals. Comparable as a regional MENA flight and maintenance training school, although serves a different national market and is not EASA-approved for Part 147.

Direct peers

• Skyborne Airline Academy: UK-based EASA-aligned integrated ATPL academy partnered with British Airways targeting cadet pilots from international markets. Comparable as an internationally recruited, airline-affiliated professional pilot training school operating at the same regulatory and curriculum tier.
• FTEJerez: Spanish, Jerez-based integrated ATPL and instructor rating school under EASA approval with international recruitment. Comparable as an EASA ab-initio pilot school serving global cohorts with multi-engine and MCC training.
• Airways Aviation: EASA-approved flight academy operating across the UK, Spain, and Australia with integrated ATPL, MCC, and instructor programs. Comparable as a multi-site EASA flight school marketing internationally for ab-initio pilot training.
• FlightSafety International: Long-established pilot and maintenance training organization with FAA-approved programs and an extensive simulator fleet. Comparable as a regulator-approved aviation training school serving the same pilot/technician customer base, primarily at the advanced/type-rating end of the value chain.
• ATP Flight School: One of the largest FAA-approved multi-engine flight training schools in the United States with structured career-track programs feeding regional airlines. Comparable as a high-volume professional pilot training organization using standardized fleets and ground/simulator blended curricula.
• Epic Flight Academy: US-based FAA Part 141 flight school with large international student enrollment covering PPL through CFI and career-track programs. Comparable as a private, internationally recruited flight training school for aspiring professional pilots.
• BAA Training: Lithuania-headquartered EASA-approved ATPL integrated and type-rating flight school with footprints in Europe, the Middle East, and Vietnam. Comparable as an internationally recruited EASA-aligned ab-initio pilot academy serving the same global student market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mideastaviation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/mideastaviation
• Facebookfacebook.com/mideastaviation
• Instagraminstagram.com/mideastaviation
• TikToktiktok.com/@mideast.aviation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mideastaviation

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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