The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a division of the Department of Transport, has advertised for the position of Aviation Manager. The IRCG provides a nationwide maritime emergency service as well as a variety of services to shipping and other government agencies. The Aviation Manager will occupy a senior management post within the Irish Coast Guard and provide leadership and management to the Irish Coast Guard on aviation matters, driving value for money and ensuring that contracts and procurement are within Public Procurement Guidelines. The Aviation Manager will manage the current and future development of aviation and related contracts including managing the Coast Guard contracts portfolio.
Candidates must hold, or have held, a Commercial or Airline Pilot licence, or be a licenced aircraft engineer or hold a qualification at minimum level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in Aviation Management or Aeronautical Engineering. A number of other requirements must also be met including:
- Have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Have experience in Aviation safety management and an excellent knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 Safety Management and European Union Safety Agency requirements for air operations GEN. 200 management system.
- Have a proven track record in contract management and evaluation with a good knowledge of contract management processes, and the legal aspects and implications of contractual agreements
This closing date for applications is 3pm on Thursday 3rd December 2020. More details are available here.
