Jordan – The Royal Jordanian Air Academy (RJAA) has appointed Eng. Mohannad Ali Al-Faqir as its new Director General, a move aimed at reinforcing its position as a leading aviation training institution in the Middle East.

• Eng. Al-Faqir brings over 30 years of aviation experience, including senior leadership roles in both national and international airlines, with key contributions in safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• He holds Master’s degrees in Aeronautical Engineering and Business Administration (MBA), combining technical expertise with strategic management skills.

• This is not his first tenure at RJAA—Al-Faqir previously served as Director of Engineering & Maintenance (2013–2015), giving him a strong understanding of the academy’s operations and potential.

• Just last month the RJAA has announced the addition of a new Piper PA-44 Seminole multi-engine aircraft to its training fleet

About Royal Jordanian Air Academy
Founded in 1966 and based in Amman, Jordan, the Royal Jordanian Air Academy is one of the region’s leading pilot training institutions. 

Source: Royal Jordanian Air Academy