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AIM aims to be a regional leader in aviation and aerospace education, training and Human Resource Development.
Aviation Institute of Management (AIM) is registered with the Government of Sindh. A federal university in Islamabad has committed to give the status of a constituent institute to AIM. The core degree programs that are planned to be offered are BS & MS Aviation Management. AIM specializes in Aviation and Management Sciences and prides itself for having the services of distinguished aviation experts and professionals of the country in its management team and faculty.
Our Mission
“The organization’s mission is to train, educate and groom our youth so as to make them acceptable aviation professionals in the global aviation industry.
Aviation Institute of Management (AIM) aims to be a regional leader in aviation and aerospace education, training and Human Resource Development. Our mission is to teach the science, practice and business of aviation and aerospace, preparing students for productive careers and leadership roles in business, government agencies and the military. AIM shall build and retain its reputation as a regional leader in aviation and aerospace education from secondary school level to higher education.”

Organization & its Founding Members
In 2016, Aviation Institute of Management was established as a partnership concern primarily by Dr Wali Mughni (CEO), Prof Wali Durrani and Capt Hadi Rizvi. Later other members joined in and the organization was converted to a private limited concern in April 2019.
Dr Wali Mughni exclusively represents his alma mater Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA) in Pakistan. He was also a consultant to the Aviation ministry, Government of Pakistan. Dr Mughni was a lead architect and writer who authored Pakistan’s National Aviation Policy – 2015. He worked for NASA as a researcher, IBM as an IT business consultant and Pakistan Air Force as a fighter pilot. He was the Top Gun (Sher Afghan) award winner of Pakistan Air Force and was also awarded country’s highest peacetime operational award Sitara-e-Basalat.
Prof Wali Durrani (Late) is one of Pakistan’s most experienced, competent, and qualified educationist with numerous success stories in his track record. He held the coveted appointment of Registrar, Karachi University and CEO/Rector/VC of other universities including Hamdard, KASBIT, IoBM, etc. He has also been a consultant for Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority’s schools and colleges. He was a “Management & Financial Advisor” to the Sindh High Court. Prof Wali Durrani also remained an “Organizational Reform Expert” and “Budget & Planning Expert” with Federal Ministry of Law for “Access to Justice Program in Pakistan”.
Similarly, Capt Hadi Rizvi is an exceptional professional in his own domain. He is a world-renowned English poet, a prolific writer, and a current operational pilot with over 50 years of operational and instructional flying experience in the PAF, PIA and other training and operational flying organizations. He holds MA English and Law degrees. He is also an Aviation Management faculty member for grad and under-grad programs.
Another core member of our team is Mr. Azeez Siddiqui, a veteran aviation professional. He has held important positions in PIA and Saudi Airlines for over 43 years. From planning to operations to strategy development, Mr. Azeez Siddiqui has the knowledge and experience to help the airline improve revenues and contain costs. He is also a faculty member at the Aviation Institute of Management.
Dr Nazir Ahmed Vaid, is a serial social entrepreneur who is also a core member of AIM team. From strategy to opportunities, he is continually assisting AIM in establishing and growing the business and promoting varied educational activities.
Mr. Ahsan Qureshi, is an out-of-the-box thinker and qualified educationist with multifaceted experience in projects and business development. He is the youngest of the core team members and is a promising administrator of the institution.
Other core members including faculty are:
- Capt Afsar Malik
- Engr Zafarullah Khan
- Prof Moiz Sabuwala
- Engr Zia ul Haq
- Col Navaid Ahsan
- Capt Amin Desai
- Dr Bilal Siddiqui
- Dr Noor Memon
- Air Cdre (R) Tariq Ashraf
- Ms. Sana Zamir
- Brig (R) Farooq Shaukat
- Prof Zia ul Haq
- Ms Sonia Kazim
- Ms Samreen Fahad
- Mr Taha Khan