Programs

The Department of Aeronautical Engineering offers three academic programs, as follows:

1. A five-year Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (AE) program based on 160 credit hours system. The credit hours are distributed between general university requirements (25 credit hours), faculty requirements (32 credit hours), and department requirements ( 103 credit hours).

The 160 credit hours are distributed as shown in Table (1).

Table (1) Distribution of Credit hours for the Aeronautical Engineering (AE) program

Requirements	Compulsory Hours	Elective Hours	Total Hours	Percentage
University Requirements	16	9	25	15.6%
College Requirements	32	-	32	20%
Department Requirements (103 credit hours):
Aeronautical Engineering	79	9	88	55%
Mechanical Engineering	10	-	10	6.25%
Electrical Engineering	03	-	03	1.9%
Industrial Engineering	02	-	02	1.25%
Total	142	18	160	100%

The program curriculum has been updated to meet the interests of the local and international markets. Based on the year, the Bachelor of Science program curriculums are available in the links below.

Undergraduate curriculum for the B.Sc. Degree in Aeronautical Engineering (Web-link 2019)

B.Sc of AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING ( 2019 )

Undergraduate Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Aeronautical Engineering – (2018-2019)

AE-B.S.c Study Plan (Arabic) 2018- 2019.pdf

AE-B.S.c Study Plan (English) 2018- 2019.pdf

Undergraduate Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Aeronautical Engineering – (2016)

AE-B.S.c Study Plan (Arabic) - 2016.pdf

AE-B.S.c Study Plan (English) - 2016.pdf

Undergraduate Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Aeronautical Engineering – (2013)

AE-B.S.c Study Plan (Arabic) - 2013.pdf

AE-B.S.c Study Plan (English) - 2013.pdf

Undergraduate Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Aeronautical Engineering – (2009)

AE-B.S.c Study Plan (English) - 2009.pdf

2.Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT)

 Overview of the Joint Program

The development of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) was based on the agreement concluded with the Royal Jordanian Air Academy (RJAA). The program aims to provide an integrated educational pathway that combines an academic bachelor’s degree with accredited technical and vocational training in the field of aircraft maintenance.

The program enables students, upon completing all requirements, to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from Jordan University of Science and Technology, in addition to fulfilling the theoretical, practical, and professional requirements required for the Aircraft Maintenance License pathway, in accordance with the requirements of the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (J-CARC) and the relevant standards adopted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).For more information and details about the program, please visit the following link:Jordan University of Science and Technology and the Royal Jordanian Air Academy Launch Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Study Plan

The study plan has been updated to ensure alignment and integration among:

The Bachelor’s degree requirements at Jordan University of Science and Technology.
The accreditation requirements of the Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission.
The professional requirements and training modules in accordance with CARC and EASA standards.

Accordingly, the curriculum combines academic and professional pathways within one integrated program.

Students are required to follow a structured and sequential study plan throughout the duration of the program. Courses, practical training, and professional requirements are completed according to the approved timeline to ensure fulfillment of both the Bachelor’s degree requirements and the J-CARC/EASA requirements.

Program Nature and Training

As Aircraft Maintenance Technology is a technical and applied discipline, the program places strong emphasis on developing practical and technical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

Specialized technical and practical training is delivered in cooperation with the Royal Jordanian Air Academy (RJAA) within EASA Part-147 approved training facilities and workshops, enabling students to acquire the knowledge and practical competencies required for careers in aircraft maintenance.

The program also covers all requirements related to the Aircraft Maintenance License pathway, qualifying students to sit for the relevant professional examinations upon completion of the specified requirements.

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

The program includes On-the-Job Training (OJT) as an essential stage of professional qualification, where students receive training in an actual aircraft maintenance environment.

This training is conducted at Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Company (JAC) within an EASA Part-145 approved maintenance organization, providing students with direct hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance procedures and operations.

Student Responsibilities

Students enrolled in the program are required to comply with all academic, professional, and administrative requirements established by the university, the academy, and approved training organizations. Key responsibilities include:

Completing admission and registration procedures exclusively through the Admissions and Registration Unit at JUST.
Obtaining required security clearances and approved medical fitness certificates.
Adhering to the approved study plan and training pathway.
Attending studies and training at designated locations.
Maintaining full attendance in lectures, laboratories, workshops, and practical training sessions.
Complying with safety and occupational regulations.
Wearing the approved academy uniform where required.
Properly using and preserving training facilities and equipment.
Maintaining professional conduct and discipline.
Complying with academic and professional examination regulations.
Successfully completing all required professional examinations.
Following schedules and deadlines for study, training, and examinations.
Maintaining confidentiality regarding information encountered during training.
Signing the program acknowledgment and commitment form.

What Makes the Program Unique?

The program’s key advantage lies in integrating the following within a single academic and professional pathway:

A Bachelor’s degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology.
Theoretical and practical professional training in aircraft maintenance.
Coverage of all required CARC and EASA modules.
Technical and practical training within EASA Part-147 approved facilities.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) in an EASA Part-145 approved maintenance organization at JAC.
Preparation for professional examinations and the Aircraft Maintenance License B1.1 pathway.

Pathway Toward the B1 License

After completing the program requirements, training, and professional examinations, graduates become eligible to continue the pathway toward obtaining the Aircraft Maintenance License (AML) Category B1.1, in accordance with the requirements of the competent regulatory authority.

One of the key advantages of this approved training pathway is that it reduces the practical experience requirement for obtaining the license to two years, compared with up to five years in non-approved pathways, subject to applicable regulations.

Therefore, the program goes beyond awarding a university degree by providing a fully integrated academic and professional pathway that begins with university education, continues through technical and practical training, fulfillment of licensing requirements and professional examinations, and culminates in On-the-Job Training within an EASA Part-145 approved maintenance environment, thereby enhancing graduates’ readiness to work in the aircraft maintenance sector at local, regional, and international level.

The 133 credit hours are distributed as shown in Table (2).

Table (2) Distribution of Credit hours for the Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) program

Requirements	Compulsory Hours	Elective Hours	Total Hours	Percentage
University Requirements	16	09	25	18.79%
College Requirements	20	-	20	15.05%
Department Requirements (88 credit hours):
Aircraft Maintenance Technology	88	0	88	66.16%
Total	124	9	133	100%

The Bachelor of Science program curriculums are available in the links below:

Undergraduate Study Plan for B.Sc. Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology ( English- 2025) Aircraft Maintinance Technology.pdf

3. B.Sc. in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Technology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Technology is a four-year, 135-credit-hour program offered by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST). The program combines scientific and engineering fundamentals with specialized, hands-on education in the design, development, operation, integration, testing, and maintenance of unmanned aerial systems.

The curriculum covers UAV aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion and power systems, avionics and sensors, embedded systems, communication systems, guidance, navigation and control, autonomous flight, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, remote sensing and GIS, mission planning, payload integration, ground control stations, maintenance, safety, ethics, and aviation regulations.

Practical learning is embedded throughout the program through specialized laboratories, design-and-build activities, system integration and testing, an eight-week practical training experience, and a two-stage graduation project addressing real-world UAV challenges.

Importance of the Program

Unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming essential tools across many sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, mapping and surveying, logistics, public safety, search and rescue, disaster management, telecommunications, and scientific research.

The program responds to the growing regional and international demand for professionals who possess multidisciplinary expertise in aeronautics, electronics, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, autonomous control, communications, cybersecurity, and geospatial technologies. Its applied nature enables students to progress beyond operating UAVs and develop the ability to design, integrate, test, maintain, and improve complete unmanned aerial systems.

Graduates will be prepared to contribute to the UAV sector as UAV system technologists, integration and testing specialists, mission planners, avionics and sensor specialists, autonomous-systems developers, maintenance and technical-support specialists, remote-sensing and GIS professionals, and researchers or entrepreneurs in emerging aerial technologies.

International Benchmarking

The curriculum was developed following a benchmarking review of comparable UAV and uncrewed-systems programs offered by leading universities in the United States, including Purdue University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kansas State University, and the University of North Dakota. This review helped align the program with internationally recognized educational directions emphasizing practical learning, system design and integration, flight operations, sensors and payloads, autonomy, safety, regulations, data applications, and emerging technologies.

While reflecting these international practices, the JUST program has been designed to address regional needs and offers a particularly broad technical structure. It integrates aeronautics, electronics, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, autonomous flight, cybersecurity, communication systems, remote sensing, maintenance, and airspace integration within one coherent undergraduate program.

Key Features

A four-year curriculum comprising 135 credit hours.
A multidisciplinary foundation integrating aeronautics, electronics, computing, and autonomous systems.
Extensive laboratory, design, prototyping, integration, and testing experience.
Specialized study in artificial intelligence, autonomous flight, cybersecurity, and UAV communications.
Coverage of remote sensing, GIS, mission planning, payload integration, and ground control stations.
Education in UAV safety, ethics, maintenance, and regulatory frameworks.
Eight weeks of supervised practical training in an approved institution.
A two-stage graduation project focused on solving a practical UAV-related problem.
Technical electives in areas such as machine learning, swarm technologies, advanced composites, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, advanced UAV missions, and integration with air traffic management.

Program Objective

The program aims to graduate technically competent, innovative, and professionally responsible specialists who can design, develop, operate, integrate, test, and maintain advanced UAV systems. Graduates will be equipped to support the growth of the UAV industry, pursue postgraduate education and research, and contribute to the responsible use of unmanned and autonomous aerial technologies for industrial and societal benefit.

Table (3) Distribution of Credit hours for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Technology (UAV) program

Requirements	Compulsory Hours	Elective Hours	Total Hours	Percentage
University Requirements	16	09	25	18.53%
College Requirements	22	-	22	16.297%
Department Requirements (88 credit hours):
Aircraft Maintenance Technology	82	6	88	65.189%
Total	124	9	133	100%

Undergraduate Study Plan for B.Sc. Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology ( English- 2025) UAV-B.S.c curriculum_English_Technical_2026.pdf