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Data Assistant Operational - Aeronautical Information Services

  • En route centre, Ballycasey, Co, Clare

    Closing date: 18/11/2025

Data Assistant Operational - Aeronautical Information Services (Ballycasey, Co. Clare)


Our Company
AirNav Ireland is a commercial semi-state company employing approximately 650 people at six locations around Ireland. 

AirNav Ireland has one primary function, which is to provide air traffic management and related services within the 451.000km2 of airspace controlled by Ireland. 

Safety is our business and underlines everything we do. AirNav Ireland operates to the highest international safety standards set by:

  • the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
  • European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
  • EUROCONTROL
  • the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)
  • the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
  • the European Union (EU)
Job Purpose
To perform such duties as required to support the Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) and Air Navigation Services (ANS) Operational functions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate flight data position to include: 
    • Exchange of flight data with neighbouring ATS units
    • Monitor operating systems for Flight Plan errors
    • Monitor the main switchboard for the ATC
    • Coordinate with the other air navigation service providers as appropriate
    • Comply with relevant ATS procedures and Letters of agreement
    • Deal with AFTN messages
    • Promulgate relevant information for the provision of service 
    • Create flight plans as required
  • Assist Air Traffic Control Staff as required
  • Perform data assistant training duties as required
  • Process flight plans and associated flight safety messages
  • Perform Air Traffic Services Reporting Office (ARO) Function for the Shannon and adjacent Flight Information Regions.
  • Provide pre and post flight briefing service to flight personnel
  • Provide the State International NOTAM Office (NOF) function and promulgate information by way of NOTAM
  • Process routine requests from other services/agencies
  • Amend and maintain ANS documentation
  • Maintain familiarity with relevant technology and regulations
  • Carry out administrative duties as required
  • Perform any other related duties as appropriate to the role of a Data Assistant as assigned.
Reports To: Senior AIS Officers, Station Manager, Operations Management

Relationships
Internal:  In addition to direct reporting relationship above the post holder is required to have close liaison with all personnel and Directorates in the company.

External: The postholder is required to liaise with all appropriate external bodies, providers, suppliers and companies.  In addition, the postholder may deal with the public on requests for information.

PERSON SPECIFICATON
Education, Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential: 
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good IT skills, including the full range of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable:
  • Experience in working in a shift environment
  • Data Entry experience
  • An interest in aviation and some knowledge of the subject
  • A third level qualification would be desirable

How to apply:
Applications (Cover letter & CV), giving full details of experience and suitability for the position, should be emailed to the Human Resources Directorate at [email protected] no later than 16:00hrs on the 18th of November 2025.  

Please note the following:
  • A panel may be formed as a result of the interview process.
  • Late applications will not be accepted. 
  • Applicants must have the right to work and live in the EU.  
AirNav Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer