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heavy hangars , line maintenance , which is the lighter maintenance performed outside , and our technical training programs . We have always trained our own staff , and I am a product of that as I was an apprentice in the first batch of Air UK apprentices in 1984 . I am proud that we continue to train our own staff at our amazing academy , which is located close to our facility . The academy is actually housed in an old World War Two Royal Air Force maintenance hangar . It was stripped back to its bare metal skeleton and then rebuilt while retaining the original steel structure , which was in excellent condition . This year , we are significantly increasing the number of apprentices to 16 , which is fantastic . Additionally , we offer degree courses in partnership with City College Norwich , providing a higher qualification level . We also conduct technical courses for experienced and qualified engineers . For example , if someone wants to become approved on the Boeing 737 aircraft , we can deliver a course that typically takes around six weeks . This is followed by practical training where the participants work on the actual aircraft . Indeed , one of the most exciting aspects within our academy is the presence of a fully functional Boeing 737 . The aircraft has retractable undercarriage , and we create a real-world environment for students and trainees to work in as they must follow
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