Flying start for Loganair graduates

Trained on arguably the most diverse fleet of any commercial airline, six mechanical engineers have graduated following a four-year modern apprenticeship with the UK’s largest regional airline Loganair - and will now become full time members of staff.

The Loganair Modern Apprentice programme on Aircraft Maintenance (SCQF Level 6) is a four-year structured programme which allows apprentices to receive a salary while studying and undertaking on-the-job training. On completion, each apprentice obtains a UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 66 aircraft maintenance licence.

Aside from the technical skills gained, Loganair’s modern apprentices also build on their core skill competencies with oversight from the training department and local workplace mentors. Valuable transferable skills such as a practical understanding of health and safety, time management, and career development paths also supplement the vocational and academic elements of the programme.

Gordon Keary, Head of Engineering Training at Loganair, said: “It has been a stellar effort from all involved in the 2018 cohort to complete all the requirements for graduation. It’s a pleasure to now welcome them as full-time members of the Loganair workforce.

“Looking ahead, we’ll soon be welcoming applications for the spring 2023 intake of eight new modern apprentices –which will be our biggest-ever in one year.”

Fulkrum to leverage UAE opportunities

Fulkrum, a leading provider of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services to the energy industry, has received the prestigious ISO 17020 accreditation in the UAE, certifying Fulkrum’s technical competence, consistency, and impartiality in providing Type A inspection services.

This most recent accreditation from ENAS brings Fulkrum’s total number of offices with ISO 17020 accreditation status to five, including Brazil, USA, UK, Malaysia, and now the UAE.

Brock Falkenhagen, Global Vice President, said: “Fulkrum committing to and securing ISO 17020 accreditations in five countries is testament to the hard work of our talented team and provides clients with additional assurance of our integrity in everything we do. We strive to be recognised as the best-in-class partner for inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services and these achievements are evidence that we are doing just that.

“The UAE is a key growth market for the business, and we are confident that ISO 17020 accreditation will open new doors for Fulkrum in the region.”

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