AirNav Ireland director discusses record traffic levels and future recruitment

Around 95pc of people travelling to and from Ireland do so by air.
AirNav Ireland is investing in people, technology and infrastructure.
The organisation is recruiting and training the next generation of air traffic controllers.
Aviation underpins Irish tourism, trade and investment.

AirNav Ireland’s Director of ATM Operations and Strategy has been discussing record traffic levels and the future of Irish aviation in media interviews. He reiterated that aviation is critical to Ireland’s connectivity and economic success as an island nation, with around 95pc of people travelling to and from Ireland doing so by air, underpinning tourism, trade and investment, and connecting Ireland with markets around the world.

The organisation is investing in people, technology and infrastructure to ensure readiness for the future while maintaining the highest standards of safety. The director has expressed pride in the organisation’s people who work behind the scenes to keep aircraft moving safely and efficiently through Irish airspace.

Recruiting and training the next generation of air traffic controllers has been identified as a key priority. The interview has highlighted the exciting opportunities ahead for Irish aviation.