Direct Entry Air Traffic Controllers

Military; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defence Forces in Ireland, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin, are recruiting qualified Air Traffic Controllers to join our team as Direct Entry ATS Officers.

You will be trained to transition into a military ATCO role, directing and supporting military air operations and working alongside civilian controllers to ensure safe air traffic in Irish airspace. Applicants must hold an appropriate ATC licence, meet aero-medical and fitness requirements, obtain security clearances, and be

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of Ireland or have entitlement to reside and work for the period of commission.
• Pass an Initial Military aero-medical examination and a military fitness test.
• Be of good character and satisfy required security clearances.
• Be under 50 years of age on 31 December.

Responsibilities

• Direct fixed and rotary-wing aircraft in military airspace to support training and operations.
• Control air traffic to/from and in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel.
• Work with civilian controllers as a Military Radar controller in the Dublin ATC Centre to ensure safe operation within Irish airspace.

Skills

Air Traffic Control knowledge

English language proficiency

Education

Air Traffic Controller licence

English Language Proficiency Certificate

Tools

ADC/SUR rating endorsement

APS rating endorsement

Job description

• € Refer to the Current Rates of Pay in the job link

Who We Are

The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defen

The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defen Show more

Description

Who we want

The Irish Air Corps is recruiting qualified and experienced Air Traffic Controllers to join our team as Direct Entry Air Traffic Services Officers at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin. If you are qualified and experienced in Aerodrome and/or Approach Control and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a dynamic, mission-focused environment, this is your opportunity to bring your expertise to the Irish Defence Forces. You will receive specialised training to transition into the role of a military ATCO and become part of a highly skilled team, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air operations.

As an Air Traffic Control officer, you will be at the heart of the Air Corps’ flying output, responsible for directing and supporting military air operations and training within Ireland. In your role, you will:

• Control fixed and rotary-wing aircraft in military airspace as they support a number of different training and operational tasks.
• Control air traffic operating to, from and in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel.
• Work alongside civilian controllers as a Military Radar controller in the Dublin ATC Centre, ensuring military aircraft can operate safely amongst civilian air traffic in Irish airspace.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Be a citizen or Ireland or have a legal entitlement to reside and work in the State for the period of their commission.

2. Undergo and pass an Initial Military aero-medical examination and a military fitness test.

3. Be of good character and satisfy required security clearances.

4. Be less than 50 years of age on 31 December.

For appointment at Lieutenant rank:

A candidate for a Direct Entry ATS Officer (Lieutenant) appointment must hold:

A valid Air Traffic Controller licence issued by a National Military Authority or a valid Air Traffic Controller licence issued in accordance with European Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340, Commission Regulation (EU) 805/2011 or Directive 2006/23/EC, containing:

Aerodrome Control Surveillance (ADC/SUR) or Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating endorsement, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience exercising this endorsement,

AND

An English Language Proficiency Certificate of at least Operational Level 4 or higher, issued in accordance with the requirements set out in point ATCO.B.030 to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 as applicable.

For appointment at Captain rank:

A candidate for a Direct Entry ATS Officer (Captain) appointment must hold:

A valid Air Traffic Controller license issued by a National Military Authority or a valid Air Traffic Controller licence issued in accordance with European Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340, Commission Regulation (EU) 805/2011 or Directive 2006/23/EC, containing:

Aerodrome Control Surveillance (ADC/SUR) or Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating endorsement, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience exercising this endorsement,

AND

An Approach Control Surveillance (APS) rating endorsement with a minimum of 3 years’ experience exercising this endorsement.

AND

An English Language Proficiency Certificate of at least Operational Level 4 or higher, issued in accordance with the requirements set out in point ATCO.B.030 to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340, as applicable.