Ayla reveals detail for first Middle East Aviation Summer Camp

The Jordanian flight training academy, located in Aqaba, has worked out a two-week programme.

“The programme is aimed at 25 students between the ages of 14-18 from all over the Middle East region,” says Kinda Sarrage, business development manager. “The first week will entail theoretical knowledge in ground school which covers 15 subjects, and the second week will include 1.5 logged hours of flying on a Diamond DA40 TDI and 2 logged hours of flying on the AISIM DA42 TwinStar Simulator. There will also be full flight school experience.”

Students also have the option of staying for an additional two weeks to undergo “on the job training” in the academy's various departments.  This includes working in dispatch, maintenance, flight planning, or in the administration department.

Both options also include unlimited use of Ayla’s aviation library and trips to the air traffic control tower and other airport facilities. 

Students will be given a fully furnished unit in Ayla’s student accommodation, complete with a resident advisor.

Sarrage says: “The programme is meant to act as an introduction into the world of flight training and aviation in general.  This will broaden student’s outlook on the functionality of various jobs prior to choosing a particular career path. 

“As a company we are delighted to be able to plant a seed in students’ minds about the world of aviation and get them interested in it. There is a demand for it and it is wonderful for Ayla to be the first in the region to offer this opportunity. We already visit schools to educate them in this field and the summer camp is the next step.”

Students will also get to see the sights of Jordan over the weekend they have free.

“We have wonderful trips planned which include a trip to historical Petra and a visit to the Dead Sea. We might even arrange scuba-diving in the Red Sea, where Aqaba sits,” says Sarrage.

Option 1 of two weeks training costs $1500 and Option 2 of four weeks training with additional internship costs $2000.

Students will also receive uniforms, books and equipment to be used while flying.

For more information contact: info@aylaaviation.com