Manager Continuing Airworthiness (Scheduled)

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.

The Manager Continuing Airworthiness (Sch) will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight ensuring the effective delivery of organisational objectives highquality services and strong governance aligned with divisional and IAA mission values and strategic goals. The role involves leading teams driving performance managing stakeholders and continuously improving how services are delivered.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management: Lead motivate and support the team to deliver organisational and team objectives by setting clear priorities performance expectations and timelines while fostering an inclusive professional and adaptable working environment

• Performance Management & Coaching: Provide clear guidance constructive feedback and timely intervention to address performance issues and support employee development

• Planning Organisation & Delivery of Results: Take accountability for delivering objectives by planning prioritising and managing multiple workstreams; delegate effectively; and apply appropriate systems controls and quality assurance to ensure highquality timely outcomes

• DecisionMaking ProblemSolving & Strategic Awareness: Make sound evidencebased decisions considering organisational policy and stakeholder impacts and take responsibility for outcomes

• Change & Continuous Improvement: Identify and support opportunities to improve processes performance and service delivery contributing positively to change initiatives

• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; act as an effective link between reporting employees and senior management; and communicate clearly and confidently in both written and verbal formats

• SelfDevelopment: Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development to enhance capability and effectiveness in the role

Manager Continuing Airworthiness (Sch) Duties:

• Manage the Continuing Airworthiness (Sch) Division to ensure its effective and efficient operation mindful of the mission and values of the organisation.

• Exercise entry control by:

  • approvingaircraftmaintenance programmes and issuing Airworthiness Review Certificates ((e.g. airworthiness certificates permits to fly MELs RVSM approvals Flight Manuals etc). ARCs) for airlineaircraftand the lease fleets

  • granting certificates to organisations for the provision of airlineaircraftmaintenance and continuing airworthiness services.

• Manage the survey programme for continuing airworthiness of the airline fleet and related activities and ensure organisations and individualscomply withthe required safety standards by carrying out the surveillance of activities in connection with airlineaircraftmaintenance and repair the control of their continuing airworthiness and the carriage of dangerous goods thereon. This includes:

  o audits

  o spot checks

  o inspections

  o sampling and

  o liaising with the industry

• Ensure the provision of information and support to airline operators for the purposesofclarification policy announcements technical information accident information etc. Support includes giving advice on regulations and standards.

• Ensure corrective action (i.e. administrative and if necessary legal measures) is taken tocomply withthe required standards for airlineaircraft.

• Advise the COO/Head of Airworthiness on exit control for all approvals and certificate holders (i.e. organisations and individuals) involving airlineaircraftand related services products parts facilitiesproceduresor systems including the EASA contract maintenance organisationsregardingthe:

  o variation

  o suspension

  o revocation or

  o disqualification

  o of an approval or certificate; as well as seizing theaircraft productspartsor facilities;andexercise exit control over those voluntarily leaving the system.

• Advise the COO/Head of Airworthiness on specific or general matters relating to the airworthiness of airlineaircraft.

• Providetechnical advice in the development of safety standards and in the development of regulations concerning the airworthiness of airlineaircraft.

• Develop and provide reports to COO/Head of Airworthiness and other sections relating to the Division asrequired.

• Maintain and preserve records and documents relating to the airworthiness of airlineaircraftand their operation for recording in the Civil Aviation Document Register.

• Providetechnical advice and support to the Personnel Licensing Division in the investigation of airlineaircraftaccidentsincidentsand defects.

• Represent the COO/Head of Airworthiness on matters relating to the airworthiness of Irish airlineaircraft.

• Represent the Authority at local and international fora asrequiredto support the interests of the Authority and airlines.

• Support the implementation of the State Safety Programme (SSP) within Ireland.

• Support the Safety Review Processes within the Authority and lead the sectoral Safety Review Team(s) and develop andmaintainthe sectoral risk registers.

• Identifyand manage the development and promulgation of items to support Safety Promotion within the Statein particular inthe airline sector.

• Develop and implement risk-based oversight processes within the Division.

• IdentifymanageandpromulgateSafety Promotion initiatives within the Division.

• Provide advice and policy proposalsregardingselection careerdevelopmentand management/staff training for Continuing Airworthiness (Sch) Division personnel.

• Identity and support training needs within the Division including management of the relevant elements of the Authoritys Training Resource and Management System (TRMS).

• Establish and manage the training programme of staff within the Division.

• Implement the Authoritys Performance Management System providing direction guidance and motivation to direct reports and dealing with employee relations issues in the Continuing Airworthiness (Sch) Division.

• Implement andmonitoreffective two-way communications including Team Briefing.

• Manage health and safety issuesin accordance withthe Company Safety Statement.

• Monitormaintainand develop ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

• Ensure equality of opportunity for all employees in area of responsibilityin accordance withCompany Equality Policies.

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:

Required:

• Have held a maintenance engineers licence OR a graduate engineer in an aviation related subject OR equivalent level of qualification/expertise on transport aircraft OR a relevant technical management qualification

• 8 years experience in airline fleet maintenance

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of ICAO EASA and other relevant international requirements and agreements pertaining to airworthiness

• Excellent understanding of quality systems

• Demonstrated ability to lead motivate and develop teams fostering high performance and a positive inclusive working environment

• Strong ability to communicate clearly confidently and effectively with staff senior leaders and stakeholders both verbally and in writing

• Proven ability to make sound timely decisions using data professional judgement and practical experience to resolve issues effectively

• Strong capability to plan and organise work prioritise tasks and manage time and resources to achieve business objectives

• Demonstrated skill in setting clear expectations providing constructive feedback conducting performance reviews and supporting employee development

• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships managing expectations and influencing positive outcomes

• Proven ability to adapt to change support teams through evolving business needs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong understanding of organisational goals and the wider business context including financial and strategic considerations

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous personal and professional development with the ability to seek feedback reflect and continually enhance effectiveness

• Proven ability to manage and prioritise work effectively delivering high quality results on time while using resources efficiently to meet objectives

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

Desirables:

• A relevant thirdlevel qualification (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• Where applicable relevant professional certifications training or management development programmes will be viewed as an advantage.

• Knowledge of or experience working within the public sector or regulated environments is desirable.

• 5 or more years experience in a safety regulatory environment

• A formal management qualification or primary or higher degree in a management or technical discipline

• A good understanding of the financial principals that apply to aviation and in particular aviation regulation

• Exposure to the activities of the leasing industry in Ireland

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

• TeamLeadership

• 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

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 125796 to 158383 (Incremental 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 30 days per annum.

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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