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2025–2026 Recruitment

Be Part of Lebanon's
Aerospace Future

LAAS is open to all AUB students — no prior engineering experience required. If you're curious, motivated, and want to build real things, you belong here.

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Why LAAS?

What You'll Get

Hands-On Projects
Work on real aerospace and automotive engineering challenges — not textbook problems. Design, simulate, fabricate, and test.
Industry Connections
Meet engineers, researchers, and professionals through workshops, seminars, and networking events organized throughout the year.
Real Skill Building
Learn CAD, CFD, propulsion, vehicle dynamics, project management, and more from fellow students and industry mentors.
Compete Globally
Represent Lebanon in international engineering competitions alongside teams from leading universities worldwide.
Great Community
Join 51+ passionate engineers, work in close-knit project teams, and be part of a community that celebrates curiosity.
Carry the Legacy
Continue the story Lebanon started in 1960 — the Arab world's first rocket program. Your work adds to that history.

Find Your Team

Our Divisions

When you join LAAS, you join a specific project team based on your interests and skills.

Aerospace Division
2 Active Projects

Design and build aircraft and rockets. Work with aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and avionics on real flying and launch systems.

VTOL Aircraft — aerodynamics, structures, avionics
Liquid Rocket Engine — propulsion, thermodynamics, manufacturing
Automotive Division
1 Active Project

Engineer ultra-efficient vehicles. Work on powertrain systems, aerodynamic bodies, chassis design, and competition strategy.

Supermileage Car — powertrain, aerodynamics, chassis, controls

Application

Apply to LAAS

Fill out the form below or email us directly. We'll get back to you within a few days.

Minimum 3–4 sentences. We'd love to hear your story.

Or email us directly at laas@aub.edu.lb

Questions

Frequently Asked

No! LAAS welcomes students from all majors and experience levels. Curiosity and motivation matter far more than prior experience. Our teams are designed to teach — you'll learn by doing alongside other members.
Project teams typically meet 2–4 hours per week, depending on the project phase. During intensive build or competition periods, commitment can increase temporarily. You're always in control of how much you contribute.
Yes. While most projects are engineering-focused, LAAS also needs members who can contribute to documentation, project management, design, communications, and sponsorship outreach. If you're passionate about aerospace or automotive, there's a role for you.
LAAS typically recruits at the start of each academic year. Check this page — when recruitment is open, the application form will be visible here. You can also follow @laas_aub on Instagram for announcements.
Occasionally, spots open during the year. Reach out to us at laas@aub.edu.lb and we'll let you know if there are openings in your preferred team.
LAAS follows AUB student club policies. Any fees are nominal and go toward club operations and project materials. Details will be shared during onboarding.