Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
525. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians and qualified military avionics technicians currently in the Air Corps. [50575/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe military authorities advise that, as of 4th October 2021 there were 135 qualified aircraft maintenance technicians and 34 qualified avionics technicians currently serving in the Air Corps.
In addition, there are 69 apprentices, 25 of whom are undergoing basic military training along with 3 Direct Entry Aircraft Technicians. The remaining 44 apprentices are undergoing their qualification process and will be streamed into Rotary, Fixed Wing or avionics technician categories.
