Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2024
143. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of Air Corps personnel currently undergoing training to become fully qualified air traffic controllers; and when each of those persons will qualify, in tabular form. [28944/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe military authorities have advised that there is one person currently undertaking the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Officers Course and their expected qualification dates are as follows:
|
ATC Qualification |
Estimated Qualification Date |
|
Tower |
Q3 2024 |
|
Radar |
Q4 2026 |
A new Air Traffic Controller cadetship competition was run in 2024 and closed on 23 June. The 291 applications are currently being processed.
