2Excel Engineering has secured a brand new UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 147 approval for licensed engineer training. Under its new approval, number UK 147.0147, the company's Part 66 engineer training school can now conduct B1 and B2 type rating courses for the Boeing 727 series and King Air 200 series aircraft from its Hampshire base at Lasham Airfield.

Chief executive Matt Caswell says: “This is another remarkable development in the approvals suite of 2Excel Engineering, giving us the ability to train our own licensed engineers to the highest level, helping the company to remain resilient for the long-term. 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.”

2Excel's Part 147 accreditation is closely linked to a comprehensive company apprenticeship scheme that supports the progression of a new generation of trainee aerospace engineers. By developing the next generation and offering additional qualifications, 2Excel Engineering is enhancing the quality of its workforce at Lasham and providing career advancement opportunities for its people, ultimately boosting their earning potential through relevant type ratings.

Training manager See-Wing Law spearheaded the project. She says: “It was the collective efforts of the entire team that resulted in this achievement, and it is our company values that got us to this point.”

As part of its long-term vision, 2Excel Engineering aspires to offer external training opportunities and share the company's expertise with a wider audience. This commitment not only contributes to the growth and development of the UK's vital aerospace sector but also aligns with the UK Government's national prosperity and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) agendas, fostering a thriving ecosystem of skilled professionals in the industry.

The company remains steadfast in its commitment to remain at the forefront of the MRO sector by continuously expanding its capabilities, empowering and reinforcing its workforce and remaining relevant to ever-changing aviation realities.