About this role
Donegal Airport is recruiting an Air Navigation Services Manager, with responsibility for Safety Management. Role Objective To ensure that Air Traffic Services at Donegal Airport operate to the highest levels of safety and comply with all applicable ATC regulations, particularly EU Regulation 373/2017.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously develop and improve the existing Safety Management System.
- Act as the primary point of contact with relevant authorities, including IAA AUSD, IAA ANS and AirNav Ireland.
- Manage the Air Traffic Services Unit team, ensuring annual Training Needs
- Analysis and Training Programmes are implemented to maintain staff competencies.
- Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards and maintain the ATS Risk Register.
- Ensure mandatory occurrence reporting, investigation and timely reporting of safety incidents.
- Schedule and implement internal audits, including Safety and QMS audits.
- Promote a positive and just safety culture throughout the organisation.
- Collaborate with other airport departments to ensure the Aerodrome Emergency Plan is tested at the required intervals.
- Plan and implement annual budgets and identify capital projects to maintain essential ATS equipment and services.
Qualifications & Experience Essential
- Minimum of five years' operational experience in Air Traffic Control or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of Safety Management Systems.
- Strong understanding of EU Regulation 373/2017 and its implementing rules.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
Desirable: A bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering or a related technical discipline.