KLM UK Engineering
KLM UK Engineering Limited is a leading regional aircraft and narrow body MRO, wholly owned by AFI KLM E&M Network. Services include base maintenance, line maintenance, component sales, technical training and decommissioning of Boeing 737’s, Fokker 50/70/100 and BAe146/Avro RJ’s.
KLMUKE has been based at Norwich International Airport for 40 years and employs approximately 375 people, plus an Edinburgh line station. KLMUKE prides itself on having an experienced and skilled work force, delivering a superior service and high quality product at a competitive price.
KLM UK Engineering's core values includes outstanding technical skill and exacting quality requirements for the benefit of its customers. Putting your trust in KLMUKE guarantees our commitment to deliver:
- High levels of professionalism and an acknowledged ability to innovate
- Top-quality maintenance products and services
- Outstanding quality of Customer Care by a team of professionals 100% focused on Customer satisfaction
Sustainable Development policy
KLM UK Engineering’s policy is aligned with the AIR FRANCE KLM group’s overall Sustainable Development policy.
Safety Policy
Safety Policy is a central concern in maintenance and therefore for KLMUKE, as is the safety of our workforce. Occupational safety is a value shared by all our staff. It is an integral part of day-to-day operations throughout the company. To this end, KLMUKE’s General Management has deployed an Occupational Health and Safety policy based on cooperation and initiative and on cross-functional cooperation between different departments.
1970
The airline Air Anglia was formed at Norwich International Airport from the merger of three operators – Anglian Air Charter, Norfolk Airways and Rig Air.
1980
Air Anglia merged with British Island Airways, Air Wales and Air Westward to form AirUK, which became the biggest regional airline and the third largest scheduled operator in the UK.
1995
KLM increased its share in AirUK to 45%.
1997
KLM became the sole shareholder of Air UK.
1998
AirUK was renamed KLM UK.
2000
KLM UK launched Buzz, the low cost fleet of BAe146 & Boeing 737.
2003
Buzz was sold to Ryanair.
2003
KLM UK the airline was taken over by KLM Cityhopper and KLM UK became KLM UK Engineering Limited, focussing on heavy maintenance.
2006
KLMUKE invested £1 million on extending and updating its hangar and workshop facilities and increased its hangar space to accommodate a fifth fully line of maintenance.
2008
KLMUKE obtained the 737 NG approval and carried out its first heavy check in October 2008.
2010
KLMUKE has been providing aircraft maintenance for 40 years for its base in Norwich
Senior Management
Paul CHUN
Managing Director
Andy MACKAY
Operations Director
Peter MAHONEY
Finance Director
Kerry FLOWER
Head of Human Resources
Sales & Marketing
David SPALDING
Sales Director
Graham CASBOURNE
Sales Manager
Technical Training
Simon RHODES
Head of Technical College
Management
Mark FRANCIS
Base Maintenance Manager
Duncan RAE
Base Maintenance Manager - Production Support
Chris BURR
Workshops Manager
Alex SEGENS
Safety & Quality Manager
Wayne EASLEA
Materials Manager
Andy SKITT
Finance Manager
Tony CABLE
HSE & Site Manager
Paul CLELLAND
IT Manager
Base Maintenance
John EDWARDS
Project Manager
John HISCOKE
Project Manager
Dave MORLEY
Project Manager
Steve PIPER
Project Manager
- Facility Offers: 3 x Hangars including 5 x heavy maintenance bays, onsite workshops and a technical training college
- 375 staff
- Turnover in 2012: £27.5 million
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