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Network Management Officer

  • Shannon, Co. Clare

    Closing date: 12/06/2026

Job Title: Network Management Officer

Job Purpose
The role of the Network Management Officer is to provide support to the ANSP’s National Network Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Participate as required in activities relating to all aspects of the Network Manager domain.
  • Assist and ensure that relevant national and international regulations, standards, recommended practices and procedures are applied in the delivery of the services of the Network Manager domain.
  • Support and/or coordinate as required, projects within the Network Manager domain.
  • Assist in implementation of Flight Planning & Procedures in accordance with relevant regulations, ICAO SARPs and ERNIP, with a focus on airspace management.
  • Assist in the evaluation of the impact of Flight Procedures developed for other non-State airports on AirNav Ireland Operations.
  • Assist in the maintenance of AIP information relating to airspace management including flight planning & procedures.
  • Assist in measurement of performance of Irish airspace and input to associated data streams.
  • As directed, attend on behalf of the ANSP, relevant meetings of EASA, ICAO, ECAC, EU, EUROCONTROL, etc.
  • Collect, collate, verify and enter all the necessary data as support to strategic and pre-tactical simulations and evaluations.
  • Assist airspace users for flight efficiency and flight planning purposes.
  • Assist with specialised tasks such as airspace impact assessments, the operation of flight efficiency tools, complex airspace data management and strategic simulation studies.
  • Participate in AirNav Ireland Performance Management System (MPD).
  • Monitor, maintain and assist in the development of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards.
  • Other duties as may be assigned appropriate to the position.
Reports To: National Network Manager
Direct Reports: None

Relationships:
Internal: In addition to direct reporting relationships above the post holder is required to liaise with all personnel and Directorates in the Company, including but not limited to:
  • Head of Network, Airspace & Navigation and Stakeholder Engagement.
  • General Managers, Shannon En-route, Oceanic Services and Terminal Services
  • Head of Safety Management Unit
  • Head of Operations NAC
  • Operations Managers Shannon En-route, Dublin, Cork & Shannon
  • Deputy Operations Managers Shannon En-route, Dublin, Cork & Shannon
  • Safety Regulation Directorate
  • Manager Airspace & Navigatio
  • Manager ATM Standards & Procedures
External: The postholder is required to liaise with all appropriateexternal bodies, providers, suppliers, and companies.

PERSON SPECIFICATON
Education, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Essential
  • A relevant third-level qualification in Aviation Operations, Air Traffic Management, Aeronautical Information Management (AIM), Flight Operations/Flight Planning, Airspace Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years ATM experience or relevant aviation experience.
  • Experience in drafting operational/technical documents.
  • Problem-solving, the ability to anticipate and solve operational issues.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365, EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint etc.
  • Cooperative attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent management and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
Desirable: 
  • An understanding of Irish and European legislation and ICAO Standards and Recommended Procedures relevant to Air Traffic Management.
  • An understanding of airspace impact assessments and flight efficiency.
  • Project management experience.
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]e no later than 16:00hrs on Friday 12th June 2026.

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