The Order of Air Merit is an honour awarded to members of the Dominican Air Force.

It was established on 3 August 1952.

[2][3] The Order is in three divisions: Within each division, the award is made in one of four classes: The motto of the order is Courage and Loyalty.

The person awarded with this honour should be added the post-nominal M. A.

(Mérito Aéreo, Spanish for Air Merit) after his or her full name, in all the official papers and documents.