MRO 2Excel Gains UK CAA Nod To Train Mechanics

2Excel Engineering has secured UK Civil Aviation Authority Part 147 approval for maintenance training at its Hampshire, UK base at Lasham Airfield. Under the approval, the company’s Part 66 maintenance training school can now conduct B1 and B2 type rating courses for Boeing 727 and King Air 200-series aircraft. With the new accreditation, 2Excel can train its own licensed mechanics to ensure it has access to enough maintenance professionals to support and expand its MRO business.

“This achievement not only serves as a powerful tool for recruiting new talent but will also play a pivotal role in retaining existing employees by providing them with valuable career development opportunities and expanding their skill sets,” said 2Excel CEO Matt Caswell.

The apprenticeship program at 2Excel supports the learning progression of a new generation of mechanics. By training new maintenance technicians and offering additional qualifications, 2Excel expects to ensure the quality of its workforce at Lasham and provide career advancement opportunities for its employees.

As part of its long-term vision, 2Excel Engineering wants to offer training opportunities for other companies, which would aid the growth and development of the UK’s aerospace sector and align with the UK government’s national prosperity and STEM agendas.