Military Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) – Direct Entry

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

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