Press Release

Issued by Resource Group - Training.

December 18, 2017

Resource Group’s Aviation Technical Training division is delighted to announce the award of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approval to perform aviation maintenance basic training and knowledge examinations.

Adding to their EASA Part-66 approval and rapidly growing portfolio of training related products, the GCAA, CAR 147 certification allows Resource Group to deliver courses for CAR 66 Cat A, B1 & B2 licences for both the fixed and rotary wing sectors. This significant development builds on the range of training programs already being successfully delivered to UAE clients under EASA approval that range from custom courseware, through to purpose-built and managed aviation training.

Resource Group Training Solution’s managing director, Ian Fitzpatrick comments “We have a declared commitment to expand our portfolio of training and related services into new regions and the investment we have made to achieve GCAA approval is a clear statement of intent to pursue this ambition. We have strong and enduring relationships in the UAE already through our other divisions and I am delighted to add the training business capability to our regional offering. Over the coming months we will be engaging with interested parties to discuss how we can firmly establish ourselves as a key contributor to skills development in the region.’’

“Attaining the GCAA approval is a signal to the market of Resource Group’s commitment to approaching business in the UAE the correct way, with solid foundations of quality and compliance. When coupled with a capability to deliver bespoke aviation recruitment and managed solutions to the region, the new technical training accreditation places the group in a unique position to address the growing need for high-quality aviation skills in the Emirates,” added Resource Group COO Jonathan Price.

Described by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as ‘setting the industry standard’, Resource Group is a UK CAA administered, EASA Part-147 approved basic training organisation (through its legal entity LRTT Ltd) and has an outstanding reputation in the aviation technical training sector since its formation in 2003. It’s Part-66 training courses provides basic courses for new entrants, modular courses for experienced engineers and a wide range of skills courses that are required of an aircraft maintenance engineer in today’s ever-changing aviation marketplace.