Paris, Amstelveen, Norwich, 10September 2015 – Wayne Easlea has been appointed Operations Director of KLMUKEngineering Limited, a wholly owned AFI KLM E&M subsidiary specialising in maintenance solutions for regional and narrow body aircraft fleets.
Waynestarted his aviation career at KLM UK Engineering (formally AirUKEngineering)in 1990 as an aircraft maintenance apprentice. After graduating he worked as a licensed Technician and then as a Supervisor in Base Maintenance. In 1998 he moved toAmsterdamto lead a Line Maintenance team of 10. Upon his return to the UK in 2001 Wayne joined the management team, initially as an Aircraft Maintenance Project Manager and then to the role of Production Support Manager. Since then Wayne has managed the Materials, Stores and Base Maintenance departments and held EASA Form 4 responsibility. Wayne has a wealth of experience within the company and the industry and will be a great addition to the team.
On learning of his appointment, Wayne Easlea said: “I am very proud to be appointed Operations Director of KLM UK Engineering Limited. I hope that the knowledge and experience acquired throughout my 25 year career will have a positive impact on the company and its clients. KLM UK Engineering is an outstanding company with extensive experience and know-how in regional fleet maintenance, specialising in Boeing 737, Airbus A320, BAe146/RJ andFokker aircraft. My main objective is to continue the delivery of quality maintenance and value to our customers and to further develop our capability on new aircraft types.”