Aerospace Technician

Defence Forces of Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist technical training

Ongoing professional development

Opportunities to work with advanced aircraft technologies

Job summary

Defence Forces of Ireland is seeking an Aerospace Technician to maintain and support our aircraft systems as part of the Irish Air Corps. The role involves crucial responsibilities in keeping aircraft operational and ensuring safety standards are met.

Applicants should possess a National Craft Certificate or NFQ Level 7 qualification in relevant fields, alongside an EASA Part-66 Maintenance Licence. This position offers specialist training and the chance to work with advanced aviation technologies.

Qualifications

• A National Craft Certificate or NFQ Level 7 in relevant engineering.
• EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (A and B).
• Legal entitlement to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair, and support aircraft and aviation systems.
• Conduct inspections, servicing, repair, testing, and rectification of aircraft.
• Support maintenance planning, technical documentation, and compliance audits.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Teamwork

Education

National Craft Certificate

NFQ Level 7 in Aeronautical /Aerospace Engineering

EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence

Job description

Take your career to new heights with a career as an Aerospace Technician in the Irish Air Corps!Elevate your skills, embrace challenges and be part of our team, dedicated to enabling our fleet.

Aerospace Technicians will work in technical teams that are responsible for maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and supporting aircraft and aviation systems to ensure they remain safe, airworthy, and mission ready. They will play a vital role in keeping aircraft operational and supporting aviation missions.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on qualifications, training, and experience, Aerospace Technicians may work across a range of specialist technical areas, including:

Aircraft Maintenance – support in the conduct of inspections, servicing, repair, testing, and rectification of aircraft and aviation equipment.

Workshop Services – aircraft structural repairs, spray painting, flight safety equipment maintenance, non‑destructive testing, calibration, and ground support equipment maintenance.

Technical Services – aircraft maintenance planning, technical documentation and procurement support.

Ancillary Services – maintenance of aviation life‑support and communications equipment, including helmets, headsets, locator beacons, and aircraft batteries.

Mission Support Systems – support and maintenance of communication networks, servers, radios, satellite communications, and command‑and‑control systems.

Airfield Services – maintenance of navigation aids, radar, surveillance systems, air traffic control equipment, meteorological systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.

Inventory Management – administration and control of aircraft parts, technical equipment, flight operations support and supply chain activities.

Auditing and Compliance – supporting technical audits and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, candidates must:

• Be an Irish citizen, or have legal entitlement to reside and work in Ireland for the duration of their service.
• Be of good character and capable of obtaining any required security clearance.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the closing date for applications.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold either:

A National Craft Certificate, or an approved NFQ Level 7 qualification in Aeronautical /Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical/Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.

For roles in Mission Support Systems, Ancillary Services, or Airfield Services, candidates must hold an approved NFQ Level 7 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline such as Telecommunications, ICT, or Cyber Security.

EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (Category A and Category B)

Skills and Attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• A commitment to safety and quality standards
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

This role offers specialist technical training, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work with advanced aircraft and aviation technologies in a dynamic operational environment.