PICTURES: Seven Clare people graduate as Ireland's newest air traffic controllers

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Seven people from Clare were among 23 cadets who graduated as Air Traffic Control Officers and Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineers at the event in Limerick.

Nine graduates have successfully completed their training as Air Traffic Control Officers, while fourteen others are now qualified as Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineers.

The graduates from Clare, Cork, Dublin, Mayo, Monaghan, Offaly, Wicklow, Pakistan and Napal, completed internationally recognised training programmes. They will now become part of AirNav Ireland’s team of professionals, all dedicated to upholding the highest standards of aviation safety and service excellence.

PICTURED: Clare's Diarmuid O’Loughlin, Eoin McClay, Gaurab Rijal, Cathal McDermott and Shane Kavanagh after they graduated as Air Traffic Controller Officers and Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineers, at a ceremony in Limerick City on Friday

The AirNav Ireland contributes to the management of Irish airspace, which spans nearly 500,000 square kilometres. It also oversees the safety of flights arriving at and departing from Dublin, Cork, and Shannon airports.

Dr. Peter Kearney, CEO of AirNav Ireland, highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to the professional development of its personnel. Today’s graduation is an important milestone in our strategic plan to invest in the best talent to maintain Irish aviation safety at the highest level. Over the next decade, we aim to train 240 suitable candidates, further reinforcing our leadership in air traffic management and aviation safety.”

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The Air Traffic Control Officers have undergone rigorous training to manage complex airspace scenarios, ensuring the smooth and safe movement of flights. Meanwhile, the Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineers are equipped to implement and maintain advanced technologies and infrastructure, ensuring the resilience and reliability of air traffic control systems.

AirNav Ireland’s continued investment in its people and in cutting-edge technology underscores its commitment to shaping the future of aviation safety. This investment ensures that the company maintains world-class air traffic management services and a robust, technologically advanced air traffic control system.

Details of all the training programmes are available here.