Emirati aircraft maintenance trainees gaining practical experience on a military helicopter

Building The Future Of UAE Aviation

The Al Jeer Program is an ADA Group-led UAE National development initiative that sponsors and develops the next generation of Emirati Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Through a structured pathway combining academic education, licensing modules and practical training, participants build the technical knowledge and experience needed to pursue long-term careers in aviation maintenance.

Program Structure

  1. 01

    Academic Studies (Bachelor or Diploma)

  2. 02

    GCAA Module Examinations

  3. 03

    Practical Maintenance Experience (PME)

  4. 04

    Progression toward GCAA Licensing

  5. 05

    Placement into Aircraft Maintenance Roles

What Makes Al Jeer Different

Academic & Industry Connection

Regulatory Alignment

Practical Exposure

Industry Engagement

Leadership Engagement

Built Through Partnership

ADA Group entities participating in the program include:

  • GAL
  • Etihad Engineering
  • AMMROC
  • Abu Dhabi Aviation

The program currently works in coordination with the following educational institutions:

  • Abu Dhabi Polytechnic
  • Higher Colleges of Technology

These institutions deliver Aviation Maintenance Engineering programs aligned with GCAA licensing requirements and support the development of future UAE National Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.

Interested In The Al Jeer Program?

Find out more about the Al Jeer Program, eligibility requirements and future participation opportunities.