Aerospace Technician

Role Overview

Join the Irish Air Corps as an Aerospace Technician and contribute to the upkeep and readiness of aircraft and aviation systems. In this role, you will be part of technical teams that keep the fleet safe, serviceable, and prepared for operational use.

Core Work Areas

Based on your qualifications, training, and experience, you may be assigned to one or more specialist areas within the aviation technical environment.

• Aircraft maintenance: Assist with inspections, servicing, repairs, testing, and corrective work on aircraft and aviation equipment.
• Workshop services: Carry out structural repairs, spray painting, flight safety equipment upkeep, non-destructive testing, calibration, and ground support equipment maintenance.
• Technical services: Support maintenance planning, technical records and documentation, and procurement-related tasks.
• Ancillary services: Help maintain aviation life-support and communication equipment such as helmets, headsets, locator beacons, and aircraft batteries.
• Mission support systems: Support communication networks, servers, radios, satellite communications, and command-and-control systems.
• Airfield services: Maintain navigation aids, radar, surveillance systems, air traffic control equipment, weather systems, and telecoms infrastructure.
• Inventory management: Manage aircraft parts, technical stores, flight operations support materials, and supply chain processes.
• Auditing and compliance: Assist with technical audits and help maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Irish citizens or otherwise legally entitled to live and work in Ireland for the full duration of service. Candidates should have a good character profile and be capable of obtaining any security clearance needed for the role. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and under 39 years old on the application closing date.

Qualifications

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

For positions in Mission Support Systems, Ancillary Services, or Airfield Services, an approved NFQ Level 7 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related area such as Telecommunications, ICT, or Cyber Security is required.

An EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence in Category A and Category B is also required.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong hands-on technical and analytical ability
• Accuracy and a keen eye for detail
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and quality standards
• Ability to work alone or collaboratively within a team

Training and Development

This position includes specialist technical training, continued professional development, and the opportunity to work with advanced aircraft and aviation technologies in an active operational setting.

Terms and Conditions

Further terms and conditions were referenced in the source, but no additional specifics were provided.