TVSDC Signs a Partnership Agreement with Joramco to Support their Aircraft Maintenance Program

(MENAFN- Asdaa BCW) The Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission (TVSDC) has signed a partnership agreement with Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited (Joramco) on Sunday, September 1st, in the presence of Joramco’s Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Currie, and Chief People and Performance Officer, Hana Ibsais. This collaboration aims to advance vocational training for both parties. and provide new opportunities for young Jordanians in the field of commercial aircraft maintenance.

Under this agreement, the TVSDC will support the training of a number of students at Joramco Academy. This academy specializes in commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), enabling them to benefit from a comprehensive four-year program in Aircraft Maintenance for Technicians.

Dr. Raghda Al-Faouri, President of TVSDC, described the agreement as a significant leap towards expanding opportunities for the Kingdom’s youth. She further highlighted the strategic goals of developing the skills of talented and creative youth and enhancing their capabilities in highly demanded roles locally, regionally and internationally. This is in alignment with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, who are strong advocates for vocational and technical education.

The program will benefit 25 ambitious talents with job opportunities for a 12-month period. Eligibility criteria require the students to 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 enthusiasm for the aviation field, and financial need to cover tuition fees.
Dr. Al-Faouri also provided an overview of TVSDC’s establishment, key tasks and notable achievements. She outlined the Commission’s strategy and its responsibilities, including issuing training licenses, conducting professional tests, granting practice licenses, training and classifying trainers, accrediting training providers based on professional standards, and partnering with the private sector through sector skills councils, among other duties.

Joramco’s contributions to the aircraft MRO sector were praised by Dr. Al-Faouri, who commended the company’s commitment to collaboration and its role in creating new opportunities for Jordanian youth.
Fraser Currie, CEO of Joramco, underscored the company’s commitment to align its efforts with national institutions in order to spread awareness about the Aircraft Maintenance Program. He noted the sector’s significant potential, stable career prospects, and its crucial role in the economy.

Currie acknowledged TVSDC’s pivotal role in enabling companies and institutions in Jordan to implement well-organized and specialized training programs to develop the skills of the youth in dynamic fields and prepare them to join the labor market.

It is worth noting that this training opportunity is open to Jordanian talents across all governorates of the Kingdom.

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