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About Us

Resource Group has over 20 years of approved EASA and UKCAA training delivery. We deploy a range of managed services worldwide, including turnkey solutions such as the development and delivery of fully capable training academies. Our industry approvals are underpinned by the accreditation of LRTT Ltd (our legal entity) by awarding bodies such as City and Guilds, EAL and OFSTED.

Through our in-house Learning Design team, we can design and deploy a range of bespoke training courses, considering our clients’ learning styles, cultures, environments, and the latest technologies. Our process-driven approach has enabled us to develop high-quality and cost-effective eLearning, Instructor-Led and Self-Study training courses, as well as blended solutions for safety-critical industries.

Mission & Vision Statement

Our mission is to enable the world’s leading aerospace and aviation businesses to achieve their full potential, by addressing critical industry skill shortages and delivering unrivalled, sustainable resourcing and training services.

Our vision is to meet our customers’ needs while remaining true to our core values of honesty, authenticity, high standards, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

Our History

Though Resource Group dates back to 1976, we formed the training division in 2003. See the timeline below for the history and achievements of the training division to date.

2003
Resource Group and Lufthansa Technical Training joint venture

Our journey starts with a joint venture between Resource Group and Lufthansa Technical Training to become Lufthansa Resource Technical Training (LRTT). This partnership blended Lufthansa Technical Training’s expertise with Resource Group’s access to the UK and adjacent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) markets.

 

2004 - 2005
Lufthansa Resource Technical Training obtained EASA Part 147, Category A1 approval

LRTT successfully achieved Category A1 Maintenance Certifying Mechanic fixed-wing approval and delivered its first-ever apprenticeship programme for 12 FLS Aerospace apprentices.

 

2004 - 2005
B1.1 Technician approval soon follows

Most UK CAA engineer licence holders had limitations applied to their licences when moving from the British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) to the brand new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) system. LRTT achieved CAT B1.1 Maintenance Certifying Technician fixed-wing approval, and created a bespoke course which helped to remove the limitations from hundreds of engineers’ licences, enabling them to progress in their careers.

2006
A3 and B1.3 approval obtained

After spotting an opportunity to expand, LRTT achieved CAT A3 and B1.3 approvals related to rotary wing aircraft, enabling the business to support helicopter operators working in the offshore oil and gas industry. We were delighted to onboard CHC Helicopter as our first rotary wing apprenticeship customer.

 

2008 - 2009
B2 approval obtained

Building on its success and blossoming reputation for excellence with the UK CAA, LRTT was eager to complete the suite of training approvals. In 2008, we achieved the final approval – CAT B2 related to Avionics.

 

2008 - 2009
BAE Systems signed as a new client

BAE Systems approached LRTT with a requirement to train around 500 new maintainers, and in 2009, signed an agreement for apprenticeship services. This was only the beginning of LRTT’s and BAE Systems’ training partnership which continues to this day and encompasses training at all levels, from mechanic to graduate.

2009
Lufthansa Resource Technical Training set up in Iceland

LRTT worked with Reykjavik Flight Academy to establish a B1.1 Technician Training programme in Iceland. Traditionally, individuals were trained at various sites overseas however, the growing demand from Icelandair and other operators on the island merited the setup of a local solution. LRTT played an integral part in a coalition with Icelandic Flight Academy, Icelandic Technical Schools, operators on the island, and Icelandic Trade Unions, to facilitate and deliver a 2400-hour training programme which remains in place today.

2009 - 2010
A new purpose-built aviation technical training academy was created

Established as a market leader, LRTT was ready to move its offering to the next level. The creation of a brand-new, purpose-built hangar at Cotswold Airport was the culmination of seven years of highly successful service delivery. LRTT designed the building from scratch and in September 2009, signed a 10-year lease on the new facility. By June 2010, the business had relocated and was fully operational in its new base.

2010
BAE Chairman's Award for sharing best practice

LRTT continued to grow its service offering to BAE Systems into a full career programme for its maintainers. We even won the prestigious BAE Systems Chairman’s Award for sharing best practices from the civil to the military aviation technical training environment.

2012
LRTT Ltd is formed

The business required greater flexibility to grow, and so an amicable parting of the joint venture partners was negotiated, with Resource Group buying Lufthansa Technical Training’s share. Not wishing to lose the association with LRTT’s brand heritage, the company renamed from Lufthansa Resource Technical Training Ltd to LRTT Ltd, and became a solely owned Resource Group company.

Now able to expand geographically and through our product range, a rapid expansion followed which included a web-based training offering that continues to grow to this day.

2014
Expanding to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

We were commissioned by BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Development and Training, to establish the first ever EASA Part 147 training approval in the Kingdom. This included courseware, instructors, workshop set up and equipment, as well as on aircraft practical training exercises.

 

2014
Joined the Trailblazers

Resource Group became a member of the Aviation Trailblazer Working Group, consisting of aviation experts and selected employers who have extensive industry knowledge. The group design and develop the aviation engineering standards for apprenticeship programmes, and ensure the standards are fit for purpose and meet stakeholder requirements.

2014 - 2015
Resource Group facilitated a new Academy at Humberside International Airport

Our relationship with BAE Systems went from strength to strength and we soon outgrew our facilities in Doncaster. The decision to build a new training site at Humberside International Airport was approved by BAE Systems, and the following 12 months saw the construction of the new academy.

2015
The BAE Systems Aviation Maintenance Academy opened its doors

The new Aircraft Maintenance Academy site opened as a partnership between Resource Group and BAE Systems. The site is called the R.J. Mitchell Academy in recognition of Reginald Joseph Mitchell, a British Aeronautical Engineer who designed the Supermarine Spitfire.

2017
Apprenticeship Standards

Resource Group became one of the earliest adopters of the new apprenticeship Standards, and we were one of the first companies listed on the initial register of Apprenticeship Training Providers. Our new Apprentice Centre team was formed, and we were able to add value to our clients by offering them a turnkey solution to unlock apprenticeship funding and train the next generation of their respective workforces. Our innovative and flexible approach moved our apprenticeship offering to new levels, receiving multiple awards and recognitions along the way.

2017
Resource International Group Investments (RIGI) is formed

Resource Group went through a management buyout and the brand entered a new era as Resource International Group Investments was formed – a Swiss based company with a cross divisional focus.

2019
Learning Design was formed

Although Resource Group was widely recognised as experts in training delivery, we saw an opportunity to improve our offering to clients through the addition of analysis and design services. This led to the formation of the Learning Design division and associated new business streams.

Further innovation led to the creation of flight crew eLearning products, the Resource Group Online Academy (iAcademy), and the hosting of training products on our bespoke Learning Management System.

2020 – 2021
Continued to deliver during worldwide pandemic

Like other businesses, Resource Group faced various challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we continued to support our clients and provide the very best services to them.

It was important for us to enable students to continue learning. Where other companies had to postpone training or even cancel it altogether, Resource Group adapted its training delivery to enable students to continue with their studies remotely. We continued to deliver our apprenticeship programme, Technician Training programme in Iceland, and UK CAA & EASA Part-66 Instructor-Led courses. The remote training was a success and received positive feedback from students.

 

2022
Resource Group moves to Zoom delivery for Part 66 Instructor-Led courses

Given the success of remote learning during the pandemic, and the overwhelming preference for students to study virtually when given the choice between face-to-face and remote learning, Resource Group decided to deliver all Part 66 Instructor-Led courses via Zoom.

2023
Resource Group launches Part 66 Self-Study courses

Resource Group invested £2.5m to create interactive, digital, Part 66 Self-Study courseware for A1, A3, B1.1, B1.3 and B2 licences. The courses enable students to study towards their Part 66 licence in their own time, at their own pace, reducing the need to take long periods away from work.

With input from industry experts and educational specialists to enhance students learning, the self-study courseware includes interactive scenarios, engaging video content, end-of-module knowledge checks with detailed reports to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses, as well as timed mock assessments to simulate the Part 66 examination experience.

 

2024
EASA Part-66 Regulation Change

The EASA Part-66 regulation changes (CIR 2023/989) significantly affected the basic knowledge requirements an individual must demonstrate in passing EASA Part-66 approved examinations.

We therefore updated our courseware and created both UK CAA and EASA versions of our Part 66 Self-Study product to align with the requirements of each regulator.

 

2024
Exam Centre Growth

We opened several exam centres in London, Aberdeen, Manchester, Shannon and Amsterdam. This crucial requirement supports the growth of our Part 66 Self-Study product which continues to grow in popularity.

These newly established examination centres provide students with the opportunity to obtain UK CAA and EASA certifications, enabling them to fulfil requirements for A1, A3, B1.1, B1.3, and B2 licences.

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