Operations Manager

AirNav Ireland - Operations Manager (Cork Terminal Business Unit) Our Company AirNav Ireland is a commercial semi-state company employing approximately 680 staff at six locations around Ireland.

AirNav Ireland has one primary function, which is to provide air traffic management and related services within the 451.000km2 of airspace controlled by Ireland.

Safety is our business and underlines everything we do.

AirNav Ireland operates to the highest international safety standards set by : the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) EUROCONTROL the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) the European Union (EU) Job Purpose Based at Cork Airport, the Operations Manager Cork Terminal Business Unit (CTBU) is responsible for the delivery of safe, efficient, and cost-effective Air Traffic Management / Air Navigation Service (ATM / ANS) services to Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) customers and for providing active support in the formulation and delivery of ANS / Corporate Strategic developments.

Reporting to the General Manager Terminal Services, the Operations Manager Cork Terminal Business Unit is the Nominated Person for their operational area and is responsible for : Ensuring the delivery of a safe and efficient ATM / ANS services in compliance with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

Establishing and maintaining the standards in their area of responsibility and ensuring that adequate procedures and training are available to their staff (Station Managers, Air Traffic Control Officers, Data Assistants and Administrative Staff).

Ensuring the management of safety risks and security threats to ANSP operations.

Ensuring operations are conducted in accordance with the Management System.

Implementation of corrective and preventative actions in response to Compliance, Safety, Security and Quality audit findings.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Manage the delivery of ATM / ANS services in a safe, orderly, and cost-effective manner in compliance with International and National standards, procedures, and requirements.

Foster a culture of operational focus, safety, security and compliance awareness.

Manage the implementation of Operational and Safety Strategies and plans.

Manage all ATM resources to ensure optimum utilisation vis vis traffic demand, implementing and maintaining operating procedures aimed at ensuring that peak traffic flows do not exceed available capacity, devising, validating, obtaining approval for and implementing strategic plans aimed at ensuring that ATM capacity is available to meet forecast traffic demand.

Identify the need and contributions to trials, studies, and simulations to determine optimum airspace and sectorisation configurations in terms of capacity and efficiency.

Identify and ensure the necessary staffing levels and operating skills are available and maintained to meet current and future demand.

Inform the General Manager Terminal Services of developments and activities and highlight any implications for the Unit or the ANSP.

Obtain, the financial and resources, budget approval to develop and implement the annual Work Programme.

Ensure efficient and effective management of personnel, overtime, Time in Lieu, Office Holiday / Public Holiday.

Provide direction, guidance and motivation to direct reports and evaluate their performance, implementing the ANSPs Performance Management System and deal with employee relations issues in the domain.

Oversee the performance of Station Managers, conduct annual performance reviews in line with the Management Performance and Development scheme.

Ensure Station Managers attend scheduled management training.

Manage attendance in line with the Absence Management Policy and Procedures.

Contribute to the efficient management and development of the Operations Directorate through effective teamwork and two-way communications including Team Briefings and constructive input into Directorate and Corporate planning activities.

Manage health and safety issues in accordance with the Companys Safety Statement.

Implement the ANSPs Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Liaise with appropriate Stakeholders (adjacent ANSPs, General Aviation community, airline operators and airport authorities etc) to ensure that ATM / airspace capacity is maintained in line with forecast demand.

Represent the ANSP at appropriate national and international fora or as directed by the General Manager Terminal Services.

All duties as outlined and in accordance with the Security Management Manual.

All duties as outlined and in accordance with the Safety Management Manual Other duties as may be assigned, where appropriate.

Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills Essential Appropriate third level qualification or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 10+ years management experience in an aviation (preferably Air Traffic Management) or related industry environment.

Knowledge of applicable EU and national safety regulations and any associated requirements and procedures of ATM / ANS operations.

Demonstrable experience in the application of aviation safety standards and operating practices.

A proven ability to lead, manage and motive staff.

Knowledge and understanding of the ANSPs strategy.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Excellent management and presentation skills.

Strong business acumen with a focus on customer service.

Desirable Knowledge of resource planning activities.

Knowledge of airspace design and classification.

How to apply : Please submit your application (Cover letter & CV), giving full details of experience and suitability for the position no later than 16 : 00hrs on Friday 26th September 2025.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must have the right to work and live in the EU.

AirNav Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer