SEVEN AirNav Ireland cadets from Co Clare graduated last week and are set to join its skilled workforce.

Shane Kavanagh from Miltown Malbay, Cathal McDermott from Sixmilebridge and Jose Luis Fernandez, originally from Spain and now living in Shannon graduated as Air Traffic Control Officers.

Diarmaid O’Loughlin from Shannon, Eoin McClay from Clare, Gaurab Rijal originally from Napal and now living in Shannon and Adnan Malik, originally from Pakistan and now living in Shannon all graduated as Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineers.

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.

Cathal McDermott from Sixmilebridge.

Dr. Peter Kearney, CEO of AirNav Ireland, highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to the professional development of its personnel. “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”.

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.

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