Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 October 2023
124. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of persons currently in training to become a qualified air traffic controller; and when each of these persons will qualify, in tabular form. [47153/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe military authorities have advised that the number of personnel currently undertaking Air Traffic Controller (ATC) training, and their expected training completion dates, is as below.
|
No of Personnel |
ATC Qualification |
Estimated date of completion |
|
1 Officer |
Tower |
Q3 2024 |
|
1 Officer |
Tower |
Q4 2024 |
|
1 Enlisted* |
Radar |
Q4 2024 |
*The military authorities advise that both enlisted personnel and officers are qualified Air Traffic Controllers upon completion of tower training. However, while further training in radar is an optional qualification enlisted personnel may undertake, it is mandatory for Officers.
