To extend the company’s strengths of innovation and customer focus several new positions have been established in the division “Marketing, Sales and Product Management” at Lufthansa Technical Training.

Jens Lange, formerly Head of Customer Front Desk and Line Maintenance Support at Lufthansa Technik, has been appointed the new Head of Product Management – Basic Training.

Georg Walter, previously Cooperation Manager Austrian Technik at Lufthansa Technik, has taken over the new position as Head of Product Management – Type Training.

Klaus Schmidt-Klyk, formerly responsible for Marketing & Sales at Lufthansa Technical Training, has taken over the responsibility as Head of Product Management to evolve the new strategic product range “Aviation Industry Solutions”.

Thorsten Riekert, previously General Manager Sales & Customer Support at Lufthansa Flight Training, has been appointed the new Head of Sales at Lufthansa Technical Training.

The division “Marketing, Sales and Product Management” is led by Holger Beck in his position as Chief Commercial Officer.

Rebecca, formerly a Consultant with Bain & Company, is also appointed as the Part 147 Training Organisation Accountable Manager.

Rebecca told the EAMTC, “We have a great team of instructors and administration people here at Air Berlin. Our re-organisation will help us to maximise on their potential. Both internal and external customers have commented favourably on the new organisation and we are looking forward to going from strength to strength in our training business”.

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Offering training for a large variety of aircraft types and engines, the new Course Catalogue lists a number of new courses.

An EASA Part-147 approved maintenance-training organization, with over 50 years of training experience, KLM engineering & maintenance training provides effective technical training programs.

You can download the Course Catalogue here

airberlin CEO Hartmut Mehdorn says, “Becoming a member of oneworld is one of the most significant departures so far for airberlin. It will strengthen our competitive position considerably. We are very pleased and proud to be lining up to join what is clearly the world’s top quality airline grouping on 20 March.”

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From 1st January 2012 Lufthansa Resource Technical Training Ltd is known as LRTT Ltd.

Resource Group and Lufthansa Technical Training set up LRTT as a joint venture in 2003. Since this time LRTT has established itself as a quality provider of EASA Part 147 approved fundamentals training. A UK CAA approved company, LRTT provides EASA Part 66 Category A1, A3, B1.1, B1.3 and B2 courses to aircraft engineers and is based at the Cotswold Airport in the UK at a purpose built training facility which includes a maintenance hangar.

LRTT is a strategic investment for Resource Group and will join its Air Traffic Control, Electronic Warfare and UAS training businesses in delivering quality training to the aviation and aerospace markets.

John Larkin, Managing Director at Resource Group comments “We plan further investment in LRTT during 2012 which will lead us to increase the scope of LRTT services supplied and the geographic markets served. We will be working closely with the staff at LRTT to integrate the training school into our group of companies during 2012.”

Ian Fitzpatrick, LRTT Managing Director adds “LRTT has firmly established it’s brand and reputation in the civil and military aviation training sectors and the ability to train engineers for helicopters as well as fixed wing aircraft further diversifies the LRTT portfolio. This exciting development represents an excellent opportunity to grow the service offering and the business both locally and Internationally. Indeed we have already commenced expansion of basic training delivery in collaboration with The European Pilot Academy in Malta and launched EWIS training on line. The plan will also be to expand the LRTT product range considerably.

A major component of this product range expansion is the intention to gain UK CAA type training approval, beginning with the A320, by the end of Q2 this year. A key element of this provision will be the guaranteed, on aircraft practical training through collaboration with our local partner on a live, but not in use, A320 aircraft. This removes what is often the major stumbling block for individuals looking to add type ratings to their basic license and we intend to develop this concept for several additional aircraft types in the near future.

We look forward to taking up our place as a member in our own right and to playing an active role in the EAMTC, an organisation we believe to be indispensable for our industry!

Neil Williams, LRTT Training Manager

www.lrtt.co.uk

Interactive learning program based on EASA requirements CAT B1.3 module 12

Hamburg 1 February 2012:

Lufthansa Technical Training’s new, web-based training program (WBT) for helicopter training is now available. The English-language program is based on the latest technological standards and follows successful learning approaches. Divided into 16 units, all the helicopter basics are imparted lucidly over approximately 55 hours.

The WBT satisfies the requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regarding personnel authorized to issue certifications for maintenance work on helicopters. The learning content of the program complies with EASA category CAT B1.3 (module 12).

Holger Beck, Chief Commercial Officer at Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT):

“With this new innovative step in the direction of time- and resource-saving training concepts that offers our customers the possibility of qualifying their staff as required and free from a fixed working time frame, Lufthansa Technical Training is further expanding its e-learning training offerings into the helicopter market.”

It has taken 18 months to develop this WBT. After putting together the training content and embedding it in a methodical didactic concept, the software solution was implemented in collaboration with an external media expert. Moreover, the content can be broken down at CAT A3 level.

Thomas Breuer, trainer and co-developer of WBT helicopter training at LTT:

“The unusual feature of this WBT program is the fact that we have animated a number of system diagrams. These system animations are designed interactively and participants can test out the theoretical knowledge they have acquired directly in the simulation. Linked video sequences introduce participants virtually into the basics of helicopter technology and maintenance. The setting is highly entertaining and varied thanks to the use of professional speakers. As a result the training content can be quickly picked up, so that positive learning experiences and successes can be gained in next to no time.”

LTT – Online WBT Demoversions

About Lufthansa Technical Training GmbH:

Lufthansa Technical Training provides tailored solutions for companies and employees in the aviation industry, from selection and training to the placement of personnel. As one of the world’s leading providers of basic and further training, LTT delivers basic technical training, type-specific advanced training and non-specialized further training for employees and management staff in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry for aircraft, engines and components in the commercial aviation sector.

Website: www.LTT.aero

Hamburg 26 January 2012:

Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) has posted a selection from over 250 open courses and seminars on its website. This means that a wide selection of training offerings is now available to individual participants in the online Training Finder for convenient viewing and for booking requests.

Holger Beck, Chief Commercial Officer at Lufthansa Technical Training: -

“Our portfolio of open courses and seminars offers opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized companies having difficulties to arrange their own in-house courses due to the small numbers of employees. The major advantage for these companies is that their staff receives further qualifications and training at an affordable price. The course offerings are also very attractive for anyone seeking to improve their knowledge and qualifications on their own initiative.”

The courses offered range from basic technical training and aircraft type training to courses from the area of aviation industry solutions.

All the dates, available places, prices and product information are presented in a clear and comprehensive form in the online Training Finder at www.LTT.aero. The Training Finder also offers up-to-date information on discounts for early bookings and other concessions.

About Lufthansa Technical Training GmbH:

Lufthansa Technical Training provides tailored solutions for companies and employees in the aviation industry, from selection and training to the placement of personnel. As one of the world’s leading providers of basic and further training, LTT delivers basic technical training, type-specific advanced training and non-specialized further training for employees and management staff in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry for aircraft, engines and components in the commercial aviation sector.

2012 brings some changes in the Finnair Flight Academy organisation.

Ville Väyrynen has been appointed as the new Part 147 organisation Head of Technical Training.

Ville told the EAMTC, “Having previously been an instructor, I am looking forward to the challenges of my new position and to working closely with our colleagues in the EAMTC.”

“Other changes at Finnair Flight Academy include the introduction of a new maintenance training concept implemented in Helsinki. In this concept, practical training is integrated into theoretical training and learning is supported by the versatile use of our experienced instructors, CBT, MFTD, updated full flight simulators and real aircraft. E-learning experience will also be enhanced through the implementation of a new LMS.”

Ville added, “The changes will bring new efficiencies for us and help us in serving our customers with our traditional high standards. Our main goal now and in the future is to provide comprehensive training solutions and to fulfil all our customers’ training needs in the fields of maintenance, pilot, cabin crew and safety training.”