Airworthiness Inspector

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the single aviation regulator for Ireland. We are responsible for the regulation of safety security and consumer interests.

Mission: The Irish Aviation Authority regulates to the highest professional standards to ensure a safe secure and consumer-focused aviation environment. Through regulations we support word class performance and innovation in Irish and global aviation.

Values: Our values reflect what we believe in and how we behave when engaging with each other our clients and partners and the society in which we live.

• Safety defines us: We are the industry experts and the authority in our field.

• The passenger is central: We protect the interests of passengers in everything we do.

• We champion excellence: Individually and collectively we ensure that our practices and performance are of the highest standard in global aviation and consistently implemented.

• Our value is in our people: Our professionalism and commitment are at the heart of everything we do.

• Clear and responsive: We are accessible. We meet and surpass our public service commitments and strive to provide clarity and promote understanding in all aspects of regulation.

• Collaborative: We promote teamwork within the Authority and work with stakeholders and clients to find solutions.

• We promote sustainable and responsible practices: Aiming to promote the development of aviation in a sustainable and responsible way meeting the imperative to protect our shared environment.

Please note:

Successful candidates train for approximately 1 year in all designated areas and upon successful completion of training and the issuing of an IAA Warrant Card as an authorised officer they are promoted by 2 points on the Airworthiness Inspector pay scale.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the single aviation regulator for Ireland. We are responsible for the regulation of safety security and consumer interests.

The IAA is seeking a highly motivated individual with extensive aviation industry experience to join our Airworthiness Division. This role will provide the successful candidate with exciting opportunity to make an influential contribution to a modern Irish aviation regulator with responsibility across the full range of regulatory issues affecting industry and consumers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise the relevant divisional managers on matters concerning entry control for the:

- Approval of aircraft maintenance programs and the issue of Airworthiness Review Certificates (ARCs) for aircraft; and

- Granting of certificates to organisations for the provision of aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness services for aircraft

• Exercise surveillance to ensure that activities in relation to aircraft maintenance and repair and the control of their continuing airworthiness comply with the required safety standards. This includes audits spot checks inspections sampling periodic meetings with operators and liaising with the industry

• Provide information and support as appropriate to aircraft operators for the purposes of clarification policy announcements technical information accident information etc. Support includes giving advice on regulations and standards

• Exercise corrective action (i.e. administrative and if necessary initiate legal measures) to ensure compliance with the required airworthiness standards for aircraft

• Advise the IAA on exit control for certificate holders (i.e. organisations) aircraft and related services products parts facilities procedures or systems on matters concerning:

- Variation;

- Suspension;

- Revocation or disqualification to a certificate; as well as seizing aircraft products parts or facilities; and

- exercise exit control over those voluntarily leaving the system

• Conduct surveys of aircraft for continuing airworthiness and related activities

• Advise the IAA management on specific or general matters relating to the airworthiness of aircraft

• Assist in the provision of technical advice in the development of safety standards and in the development of regulations concerning the airworthiness of aircraft

• Assist in the maintenance and preservation of records relating to the airworthiness of aircraft and their operation

• Assist in the provision of technical advice and support in the investigation of aircraft accidents incidents and defects

• Represent the IAA management on matters relating to the airworthiness of aircraft

This job description is not exhaustive and other duties may be added as the Authority may reasonably require.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A primary degree in an aviation or related field or a maintenance engineers licence or equivalent level of qualification/expertise on transport aeroplanes or helicopters or a technical management qualification in an area of specialist aviation for at least 8 years.

• Have extensive experience in the management of aircraft line maintenance base maintenance or technical engineering support at post holder or equivalent level

• Have experience of modern management techniques as they apply to the maintenance of transport aircraft

• The ability to investigate and to reach justified conclusions

• The ability to cope concurrently with many tasks and to work under time pressure.

• Willingness to travel extensively

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to produce coherent and well-constructed reports

• Strong management and organisational skills together with the ability to deal with aviation companies at the highest level

• Excellent IT skills including the full range of O365 is a prerequisite. Ability to familiarise and become proficient with specialist software is also required

• Have a good working knowledge of Irish EU and international laws and standards.

• Have a sound understanding of aviation safety management systems

Desirable

• Have experience in the assessment of maintenance or maintenance management organisations and personnel

• Have experience in the maintenance and management of small or non-commercial aircraft

• Understanding of the framework of international organisations with which IAA works including ICAO EASA and the European Commission

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE

For assessment of applicants the following competency model will be used. This model reflects the changing and more complex environment in which those at this level operate. Each competency is supported by a list of key performance indicators set out below.

EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Leadership Potential

• Judgement Analysis & Decision Making

• Management & Delivery of Results

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• SpecialistKnowledgeExpertise and Self-Development

SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection Process may include:

• Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application

• A competitive preliminary interview which may include a presentation

• Psychometric testing

• Work sample/role play/media exercise and any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate

• A second competitive interview which may include a presentation

• Garda Vetting

Selection Process

The Selection Process may include:

• Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application.

• A competitive preliminary interview which may include a presentation.

• Psychometric testing.

• Work sample/role play/media exercise and any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate.

• A second competitive interview which may include a presentation.

• Garda Vetting

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 91967 to 149389 (Incremental scale).

Successful candidates train for approximately 1 year in all designated areas and upon successful completion of training and the issuing of IAA Warrant Card as an authorised officer they are promoted by 2 points on this pay scale.

Probationary Period

The position is subject to a probationary period of 6 months from the date of actual commencement and is subject to the provision of satisfactory performance during that period.

HOURS OF ATTENDANCE

Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours gross (36 hours net) per week. The successful candidate will be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations.

Annual Leave

Annual Leave excluding public holidays is 26 days per annum rising to 30 days after 5 years service.

Pension

The successful candidate will on date of joining become a member of the Irish Aviation Authority pension scheme details of which will be communicated to the successful candidate on offer of appointment.

Application

Applications must consist of the following to be considered for shortlisting:

• A letter of motivation (max. two A4 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position

• A comprehensive CV

Complete applications including a CV and letter of motivation should be received no later than 5pm Tuesday 19th May 2026.

Eligibility

Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) Switzerland the UK and those with an IRP with stamp 4. To qualify candidates must be citizens of the EEA Switzerland the UK or have an IRP with stamp 4 on the date of application.

The IAA are not in the position to offer sponsorship for this role.

The IAA promotes equity diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups including but not limited to ethnic minority and people with disabilities. IAA firmly believes that such diversity enriches our workplace culture and drives innovation.

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