Air Corps (Air Traffic Controller) Cadetship

What is an Air Traffic Control Cadetships?

Irish Air Corps flying operations are supported by Military Air Traffic Services (ATS). An Air Traffic Controller issues clearances in real time, in a high tempo environment, whilst ensuring a safe and expeditious flow of air traffic is maintained. Military Air Traffic Services (ATS) are responsible for the dynamic management and coordination of access to military airspace for all training and operations. ATS provides a critical capability for major on-island security events including the development and enforcement of airspace restrictions throughout the state. ATS staff also fulfil many other roles and functions within the Air Corps including, ATC training, safety management, aerodrome management, airspace management, flight procedure design and the planning and control of aviation events.

The Air Traffic Controller Cadet

The Air Traffic Controller Cadet will undergo a course of Cadet training of approximately 24 months’ duration divided into four stages. Each stage must be successfully completed before the student can progress to the next stage. The purpose of Cadet training is to develop character and leadership skills and instil a sense of duty and responsibility in the Cadets and to qualify Air Traffic Controller Cadets as Aerodrome Controllers.

For cadets who have previously held an Irish Defence Forces ATC certificate of competence, a training needs analysis will be completed by the Military Air Traffic Services Training Officer for approval by the Chief Air Traffic Services Officer. The findings of this assessment will identify the stage 2 and 3 training required.

Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on closing date of application: you will be required to provide proof of your age if you progress to the next stage of the competition.
• You must be at least 5ft 2in (157.48cm) in height to be eligible. You will be measured during the selection process.
• No tattoos are to be visible above the collar while serving at the Defence Forces. This will be checked during the selection process, and you may not proceed if you have visible tattoos above your collar.
• Applicants must meet the working permit eligibility criteria to serve as part of the Defence Forces. i.e. You must have a minimum of 5 years eligibility to stay in Ireland. You will be requested to provide proof of working permit on your application.
• Must meet medical, physical and security clearance standards in which will be assessed during the recruitment process.
• Education Qualification: School leaver/Non-Graduate Candidates
• Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers and, Grade O6 in 3 Ordinary level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes.
• Must include a minimum of Grade O6 at Ordinary Level or Grade H7 at Higher Level in the following subjects:

(i) Mathematics

(ii) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply.

(iii) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations.

Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers and Grade O6 in 3 Ordinary level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above.

• Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications.

For detailed information about the Cadetship, please refer to the Terms and Conditions attached to this advertisement