KLM UK Engineering has promoted Wayne Easlea as the Managing Director effective from November 14, 2022. Easlea began his career with KLM UK Engineering in 1990 as an aircraft maintenance apprentice and subsequently progressed into technical roles in base and line maintenance.
On learning of his appointment, Easlea said: “I feel proud and privileged to be appointed Managing Director of KLM UK Engineering Limited. When I first joined the company as an apprentice in 1990 my hopes and aspirations were focused on gaining aircraft maintenance licenses and becoming a competent engineer. With the support of some amazing colleagues, friends, and managers I was given opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in areas that I had not previously considered. As MD of KLM UK Engineering, I will ensure the culture of creating opportunities continues. I look forward to leading the team at KLM UK Engineering to further develop and grow our MRO business with a continued focus on safely and efficiently delivering excellent services to our customers.”
Easlea joined the KLM UK Engineering management team in 2003 and held several operational management positions prior to being appointed as Operations Director and member of the KLM UK Engineering board in 2015. In 2021, Easlea was appointed as Finance Director.