BAMC
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British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC), also known as British Airways Maintenance is located near Cardiff International Airport, is a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways
, and carries out heavy maintenance on British Airways longhaul aircraft (specifically, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 767 and recently Boeing 777-300 Series)
From February 2008, BAMC also maintained Boeing 767-300 series aircraft for BA whilst a further advance in capability has seen the introduction of Boeing 777-300 aircraft from July 2010. Other BA operations in the area include British Airways Avionic Engineering at Pontyclun
, Rhondda Cynon Taff
and British Airways Interiors Engineering in Blackwood, Caerphilly.
in the Vale of Glamorgan. BAMC employes in excess of 650 people, in three main departments:
back row player, Terry Rice.
The star player of the team is Mr Gareth Snook, a Cardiff man, who famously knocked out the world famous Cardiff RFC team out of the Welsh Challenge Cup
whilst playing for St. Peters RFC
, a local Cardiff side, he is also a part time magician and has performed all over the world with his very own brand of magic.
British Airways
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, based in Waterside, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. British Airways is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations...
, and carries out heavy maintenance on British Airways longhaul aircraft (specifically, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 767 and recently Boeing 777-300 Series)
History
In June 1990, a proposal was made to build a £70m hangar for maintenance of the BA 747 fleet at Cardiff Airport to employ 1,200 people. It was formally opened in June 1993.From February 2008, BAMC also maintained Boeing 767-300 series aircraft for BA whilst a further advance in capability has seen the introduction of Boeing 777-300 aircraft from July 2010. Other BA operations in the area include British Airways Avionic Engineering at Pontyclun
Pontyclun
Pontyclun is a village in the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It is served by the South Wales Main Line and has its own local rugby union club...
, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Rhondda Cynon Taff
Rhondda Cynon Taf, or RCT, is a county borough in the South Wales Valleys of Wales. It consists of 3 valleys: the Rhondda Valley, Cynon Valley and Taff-Ely Valley...
and British Airways Interiors Engineering in Blackwood, Caerphilly.
Structure
It has a three-bay hangar with two additional 'Nose In' facilities for interior modifications. It is based at Tredogan near RhooseRhoose
Rhoose is a village and community located near the sea in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, near Barry.The village is the location of Cardiff International Airport, formerly RAF Rhoose, a Holiday Park , some shops, two public houses , Rhoose Social Club, and an active Surf Life Saving Club Rhoose is...
in the Vale of Glamorgan. BAMC employes in excess of 650 people, in three main departments:
- Production
- Planning & Materials
- Engineering Services
Rugby
BAMC has its very own rugby union team, playing under the name of British Airways Club South Wales RFC, the team are two time winners of the World Airline Rugby Tournament (WART) in 2000, and 2003. The Director of Rugby for the team is former PontypoolPontypool RFC
Pontypool Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in the town of Pontypool. Pontypool RFC has a long history within Welsh rugby and is one of the most notable clubs, being present at the formation of the Welsh Rugby Union in 1881, but disbanding before the turn of the 19th century...
back row player, Terry Rice.
The star player of the team is Mr Gareth Snook, a Cardiff man, who famously knocked out the world famous Cardiff RFC team out of the Welsh Challenge Cup
WRU Challenge Cup
The WRU Challenge Cup , or its full name of the Welsh Rugby Union Challenge Cup, is Wales' premier knockout rugby union competition and is organised by the Welsh Rugby Union....
whilst playing for St. Peters RFC
St. Peters RFC
St Peters Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the district of Roath, in Cardiff, South Wales. The club plays their home games at the Harlequins Playing Field, located off Newport Road...
, a local Cardiff side, he is also a part time magician and has performed all over the world with his very own brand of magic.