AirNav Ireland is a commercial semi-state company employing approximately 650 staff at six locations around Ireland. AirNav Ireland is responsible for providing air traffic management and related services in the 451,000km2 of airspace controlled by Ireland. This airspace forms a crucial gateway for air traffic between Europe and North America.
We are currently seeking to recruit experienced Air Traffic Controllers and qualified Student Air Traffic Controllers who would like to join the AirNav Ireland team. Successful candidates will be panelled to fill future direct entry controller positions with AirNav Ireland. This is a unique opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading Semi-State commercial companies.
Closing Date for Applications 30 May 2025
Enquiry Contact Details
General enquiries can be made to Ann Marie Ward, Employee Relations Manager by email to [email protected]Location
Successful candidates will be panelled to fill future direct entry vacancies at either Dublin Air Traffic Control Centre, Ballycasey Enroute Centre, Shannon Terminal Unit or Cork Terminal Unit.
Job Purpose
Air Traffic Controllers are responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic on and in the vicinity of airports and in the airspace for which Ireland is responsible. Successful candidates will be given an opportunity to gain a unit endorsement at one of our Air Traffic Control Centres.Skills Required
Direct Entry Controller Applicants must hold:
- A valid Air Traffic Controller licence issued in accordance with European Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 or in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 805/2011 or in accordance with Directive 2006/23/EC containing an:
- Area Control Surveillance (ACS) rating with a minimum of 5 years’ experience exercising this rating OR
- Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating with a minimum of 5 years’ experience exercising this rating OR
- Approach Control Surveillance (APS) rating with a minimum of 5 years’ experience exercising this rating AND
- Hold a valid English Language Proficiency Certificate of at least operational Level 4 or higher.
- Hold, or obtain, a Class 3 medical certificate.
Qualified Student Controller Applicants must hold:
- A valid Student Air Traffic Controller licence containing either an Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating, an Approach Control Surveillance (APS) rating or an Area Control Surveillance (ACS) rating which has been issued in accordance with European Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 AND
- Hold a valid English Language Proficiency Certificate of at least operational Level 4 or higher.
- Hold, or obtain, a Class 3 medical certificate.
Please note that all successful applicants will be required, in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340, to successfully complete an assessment of previous competence (APC) prior to taking up position.
Skills Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent inter-personal and problem-solving skills.
To Apply:
Please register your interest by forwarding a CV and a copy of your Air Traffic Controller licence or Student Air Traffic Controller licence by 5.30pm on Friday, 30 May 2025 by email to [email protected]
Applicants must have the right to work and live in the EU.
Applicants must have the right to work and live in the EU.
AirNav Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer