KLM UK Engineering signs MOU with Nilai University

KLM UK Engineering Partners with Nilai University

Paris, Amstelveen, Norwich – 31 May 2016 – KLM UK Engineering is delighted to announce the signing of a long term partnership with Nilai University (Malaysia) for the provision of EASA Part 147 exams supported by KLM UK Engineering’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Software.

Under the agreement, KLM UK Engineering will support Nilai University’s successful Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Engineering Technology programmes by providing experienced examiners and VLE to allow the students to gain their EASA Part 66 B licence.

With over 150 students graduating each year, the programme is equipping the aviation industry with skilled, qualified and competent engineers for the next generation.

Prof.Dato' Dr.Sothi Rachagan, Vice-Chancellor of Nilai University said: “Combining the exceptional learning environment of Nilai University with a world renowned MRO is a decision that will give our students an increased learning experience. This long term partnership will allow both Nilai University and KLM UK Engineering to train the next generation of aircraft engineers.  The industry is expected to have a surge in demand for qualified and experienced personnel in the coming years. We are confident that the graduates of Nilai University’s aircraft maintenance programmes will have the knowledge, skills and attributes to be the backbone of the industry for many years to come.”

Whilst Wayne Easlea, Operations Director of KLMUKE added: “The partnership with Nilai is a huge step forward in our aim to connect KLMUKE’s VLE products to many young engineers in the UK and abroad. The industry needs many good engineers for the future to accommodate the growing worldwide fleet and to replace inevitable retirements. KLMUKE wants to leverage its knowledge and experience and connect many more universities to its growing educational centre. This centre will be collocated as of early 2017 in the International Aviation Academy in Norwich“

 About Nilai

NilaiUniversity was established as Nilai College in 1997 and was upgraded to a university college in 2007 and a full-fledged university in 2012. The Malaysian Qualifications Agency rated NilaiUniversity as Excellent (Setara 5) in 2011 and has reaffirmed this in the latest rating exercise undertaken in 2013. The University offers a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance and an Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Engineering Technology which incorporate the European Aviation Safety Agency* (EASA) syllabus, preparing students for the EASA Part 66 Category B1.1 and B2 licence examinations. The student can then sit for the EASA licence examinations at the same time that they pursue their diploma / advanced diploma course at NilaiUniversity, which is the first step in gaining a full EASA licence.

KLM UK Engineering Charity Golf Day 2016

KLM UK Engineering Limited & KLM Cityhopper Donate Aircraft Display Engine to UTC Norfolk

KLM UK Engineering Limited & KLM Cityhopper Donate Aircraft Display Engine

to University Technical College Norfolk 

KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) & KLM Cityhopper (KLC) are delighted to be presenting University Technical College (UTC) Norfolk with a rebuilt ex-Fokker 70 Rolls Royce Tay620 Engine, which will be displayed in the facility’s auditorium. The engine flew 26 years of revenue service at different airlines, and since 1996 operated for KLM Cityhopper (formerly Air-UK / KLM-UK). The next host for the engine will be the International Aviation Academy in Norwich, which will receive the engine early 2017 when the new facility is commissioned.

KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) is the leading UK based Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) offering a high quality service and products from its head office location in Norwich, at Norwich Airport. With 5 fully equipped modern heavy maintenance bays across 3 hangars and over over 40 years of experience on many aircraft types, including Embraer 170/190, Boeing 737 All Series, Airbus A320 Family, BAe 146 & Avro RJ and Fokker 70/100 types, KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) has a solid customer base. Included in our capability and experience is the ability to carry out heavy modifications either at our Norwich facility or at the operator’s home base. 

There is an extensive on-site Workshop supporting all base maintenance activities, delivering a high quality of modifications, repairs, overhaul, NDT, Paint Shop, Trim Bay, Composite and component repairs.  

KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) has been based at Norwich Airport for 40 years and employs approximately 370 people and provides line maintenance support throughout the UK. The Company 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 Limited (KLMUKE) has an on-site Part 147 Technical Training College delivering BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Engineering Practice, Aviation Engineering, EASA CAT A, B1.1 & B2 Type Training / Basic courses, Compliance and e-learning training.

KLMUKE awarded Aviation Skills Partnership Business of the Year 2015

KLM UK Engineering awarded Aviation Skills Partnership Business of Year 2015 at the House of Commons, where they launched the manifesto for the International Aviation Academy Norwich.

See Arjan Meijer - Managing Director & Simon Rhodes - Head of Technical College

KLM UK Engineering Limited Announced as Winners of Baines Simmons Performance in Aviation Safety Award

KLM UK Engineering Limited Announced as Winners of Baines Simmons Performance in Aviation Safety Award

 Paris, Amstelveen, Norwich – 13 November 2015 – KLM UK Engineering Limited is delighted to announce that they have been awarded overall winners of Performance in Aviation Safety at the Baines Simmons Fourth European Aviation Safety Symposium on Tuesday 3^rd November. The awards showcased the importance of moving beyond compliance to safety performance by illustrating practical examples of safety implementation and improvement from across the aviation industry

 KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) was nominated for these awards by Alex Segens, Safety & Compliance Manager, who has been instrumental in the implementation of KLM UK Engineering Limited’s Safety Management System. KLM UK Engineering Limited started development of its Safety Management System in 2007 and over the last two years has put dedicated resource in place to embed its safety vision, values and behaviours across the business, with an internal brand recognisable by all ‘Accountable in everything we do’.  Alex Segens comments, ‘Removing barriers, challenging cultural ‘norms’ and making risk based decisions is at the heart of KLM UK Engineering Limited’s safety strategy’.

KLM UK Engineering Awarded Exclusive Heavy Maintenance Contract for CityJet BAe Avro RJ85

KLM UK Engineering Awarded Exclusive Heavy Maintenance Contract for CityJet BAe Avro RJ85

Paris, Amstelveen, Norwich – 26 May 2015 – KLM UK Engineering is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the exclusive CityJet multi year contract to perform heavy maintenance on their BAe Avro RJ85 aircraft.

KLM UK Engineering has been working with CityJet for over 20 years on their fleet and is delighted to have been awarded the work on this product. Arjan Meijer, the Managing Director of KLM UK, said: ‘Building on the many years of relationship with CityJet we are pleased to be able to continue work on their fleet. We have great experience on the BAe Avro RJ85 product and are confident we can deliver excellent service. The maintenance contract started in April 2015 and we hope to continue our partnership for many years to come.’  

About CityJet

CityJet is an Irish Airline, founded in 1993, and has its headquarters in Dublin, with Operational Bases in Dublin, London City and Paris Airports. CityJet's fleet of 17 x AVRO RJ 85 Aircraft operate scheduled services to over 13 European Cities from its main hub in London City Airport. CityJet also operates ACMI and Charters for many European Travel Operators.