Aviation Regulator (Chief Executive Officer)

Irish Aviation Authority

Dublin

The Irish Government is reorganising how the aviation industry is regulated in Ireland, consolidating all aviation regulatory functions within a reconstituted national aviation regulator – the Irish Aviation Authority – and establishing a separate, standalone commercial State enterprise to provide air navigation and traffi c control services. Applications are sought for the position of Aviation Regulator (CEO) to head up the new regulatory body. Reporting to a board, the Aviation Regulator (CEO) – pending enactment of legislation to give the position full statutory status – will take the lead in overseeing the transition to the establishment of the new regulatory body during 2020. Post-legislation, the Aviation Regulator (CEO) will assume the full statutory position and will lead and direct the organisation to ensure that the new IAA carries out all its regulatory duties effectively and efficiently. Remuneration will be in accordance with Irish public sector norms and commensurate with the requirements of the role. The ideal candidate will have: • Significant senior executive experience which demonstrates the leadership skills to successfully provide strategic direction, manage change and ensure effective programme management and delivery of results; • In-depth safety, economic or regulatory knowledge or appropriate experience at a senior level in the aviation industry; • Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to identify the key issues and form positions that will stand up to external scrutiny; • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, and proven ability to establish effective engagement across a diverse range of internal, external and international stakeholders.

1596 days ago