College Ireland Fly Flag for Irish Aviation & Education in upcoming Government Trade Mission to Gulf & UAE

College Ireland continue flying the Ireland inc. Flag for Aviation & Education as they get set to attend with Enterprise Ireland a Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates which will be led by Mr Richard Bruton T.D., Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation. The Trade Mission will visit Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi between April 19th and April 23rd. Alongside further developing relationships with existing clients in the region, College Ireland look set to sign up a number of MOU's and contractual agreements during the trade mission.

Within the Gulf Cooperative Council states these three countries represent approximately 81% of GDP, or $1.4TRN per IMF 2013 estimates. A July 2012 Bank of America/Merrill Lynch analysts report estimated $4.3TRN in infrastructure spend across the MENA region by 2020. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has plans to build 700 schools, 18 education cities and 300 healthcare clinics; Qatar is in the process of radical infrastructure development in preparation for the 2022 World Cup; the UAE, while already undergoing considerable development, has recently unveiled plans such as Abu Dhabi 2030, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid City, the recently competed Al Maktoum International Airport with capacity for 160M passengers, and the announcement on November 27th 2013 that Dubai will host the 2020 world Expo. In parallel this will lead for others on the mission also to widespread opportunities in ICT, Healthcare, Food, Aviation Services, Consultancy, Financial Services, Agri Technology, Water Treatment etc as population growth and rising GDP per capita leads to widespread growth for products and services. For College Ireland MOU's are being progressed with a number of organisations in the region involved in Aviation, Education and best practice for Training and Executive Development. College Ireland will attend meetings assisted by Enterprise Ireland who are organising business meetings and events in Dubai, Jeddah (Aviation and Water tech only), Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Members of the Executive board from College Ireland, both Brian Joyce and Aidan Fox will attend Government-led, high profile events  with the objective of using the opportunity to build relationships and establish credibility in the market. A number of sector specific workshops and panel sessions will also be attended, with some facilitating key business partner & clients of College Ireland to enjoy some of the core mission events.   For more information Contact: Emma Olohan . emma@cias.ie

College Ireland Aviation Services: College Ireland Aviation, one of Ireland's newest ...

College Ireland Aviation Services: College Ireland Aviation, one of Ireland's newest ...: If you are considering a career as a commercial pilot or within the Aviation Industry, and want to know what is involved, this weekend&#3...

College Ireland Aviation, one of Ireland's newest start ups is flying the flag for Aviation training in Ireland at this weekend's Flight Training Exhibition in the Convention Centre Dublin.

If you are considering a career as a commercial pilot or within the Aviation Industry, and want to know what is involved, this weekend's Professional Flight Training Exhibition in Dublin should be in your diary to attend.

College Ireland, who have been providing both Education,, professional training and Aviation specific training have had a whirlwind 3 years securing contracts both at home and abroad, and partnering with some of the best Higher Education provider's in Ireland and Internationally. College Ireland is due to launch the Higher Certificate in Business Management (Aviation) this September, as well as recruiting students for the BTech in Aircraft Maintenance and Operations.  College Ireland is also an Industry provider in Project Management & Aircraft Leasing, as well as Airport Security Awarenesss, Executive Development, Human Factors and other programmes to name a few.

By visiting the Professional Flight Training Exhibition, you will have the perfect opportunity to meet ourselves College Ireland, a leading Aviation Training & Education College, as well as leading flight training organisations and aviation universities/colleges from across Europe under one roof!

Aviation Experts, Flight training experts, and professionals from various aspects of the Aviation Industry will be on hand and available to provide current information and advice on how to be a commercial pilot and the types of training available to suit you, or how to access the Aviation Industry through a third level education in Aviation Business mgt, Aircraft Leasing, Airport operations, Cabin Crew training etc. You will also get the chance to meet with former cadets, students and pilots who will help to get your career as a pilot heading in the right direction.

·         There will be informative presentations taking place throughout the day, and we welcome the opportunity to meet you at our stand to discuss your career goals and aspirations. Visit our website : www.cias.ie for more Information.

·         The website for the event is: is www.pilottrainingexhibitions.com/dublin

College Ireland Aviation Services: College Ireland launches 2 new Training Programmes...

College Ireland Aviation Services: College Ireland launches 2 new Training Programmes...: Following discussion with Industry, College Ireland launch this spring 2015 2 new courses within the Aviation Sector.     1. Airline &a...

College Ireland launches 2 new Training Programmes. Airline & Airport Security Awareness. Health & Safety in the Workplace

Following discussion with Industry, College Ireland launch this spring 2015 2 new courses within the Aviation Sector. 

  

1. Airline & Airport Security Awareness:  

Security is a concern for everyone in the industry, affecting virtually all areas of operation. Whether you work with passengers, cargo or at a security checkpoint, you have a role in keeping the industry safe.

 

This course introduces you to the security measures and regulations you need to know to work responsibly in the industry. It also provides examples of practices you can apply in your workplace to identify and prevent potential security threats.

 

2. Health & Safety in the Workplace:

 

The goals of Occupational Health & Safety programs involve fostering a safe and healthy work environment. Health & Safety can be important for moral, legal, and financial reasons which can reduce employee injury and illness related costs, including medical care, sick leave and disability benefit costs.

 

Maintenance and promotion of workers’ health and working capacity aims to improve the working environment, develop work organizations and working cultures to support health and safety at work and in doing so also promotes a positive social climate and smooth operation which can enhance productivity.

 

 

  

For more information on attending these training programmes get in touch with us or contact us via our website: www.cias.ie 

 

 

 

Aviation Education & Training in Ireland rebounds and begins to pull ahead!

This is the year to go for growth. As the economy rebounds and begins to pull ahead, the company that skills up and re-engineers for growth is the company poised for early returns.

Ireland has a long tradition in aviation and aerospace that is recognised worldwide. The resulting reputation and expertise are important assets to the country. The industry in Ireland employs over 25,000 people in airlines, airports, maintenance, financial services, manufacturing and technology. It is clear that a successful aviation industry is essential to the development of any modern economy and this is even more the case in an open, export oriented, economy such as Ireland’s.

Today, we have highly developed aviation sector in which a wide range of companies and organisations play their part. We have world leading airlines and aviation finance companies and a host of smaller companies who are highly innovative and are leaders in their own fields. Strength across the board is important. There is interdependence between all of the elements in a successful aviation and aerospace sector. Without each element being strong in its own right and without the right amount of coordination the sector cannot succeed. Whether it is airlines, airports, regulators, suppliers, or financiers; all of the pieces must come together to make the sector work for the country.

The international aviation market is booming. Aircraft manufacturers have full order books to meet the demand from emerging economies and the replacement of older airliners with more fuel efficient aircraft. Boeing currently estimates that more than 35,000 new aircraft need to be delivered in the next twenty years to keep up with demand.



Today, the aviation and aerospace industry in Ireland consists of 250+ Irish and foreign owned companies employing in the region of 25,000 people. Included are a number of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centres that provide line and base maintenance on a range of narrow and wide bodied commercial airliners as well as overhaul of a range of engine types. These operations are supported by a number of specialist engineering service providers and component sub-supply companies. The effect of the whole is to provide a comprehensive support and maintenance service to a large number of international airline customers.

Economic Contribution :

• The aviation sector contributes €4.1 billion to Irish GDP. 
• 26,000 jobs directly supported by the aviation sector 
• €1.9 billion directly contributed through the output of the aviation sector (airlines, airports and ground services) 
• €1.3 billion indirectly contributed through the aviation sector’s supply chain. 
• €5.3 billion in benefits through tourism.  

A number of MRO operations in Ireland operate on the campuses of the country’s international airports. The facilities and services that are provided by these airports are critical for the efficient operation of these facilities. The continued development of the country’s major airports must take into account the needs of the MRO companies that are major customers. These needs must not be suffer due to a singular focus on passenger services. It is important that the airports and MRO organisations work in close cooperation and partnership because theirs is an interdependent relationship.

 A supply of skilled and qualified personnel is critical if the MRO industry is to flourish in Ireland. Whilst expertise and experience remain strengths of the industry here, there has been a significant deterioration in the supply of newly trained personnel in recent years. In addition, the industry has seen a significant exodus of skills in recent years, particularly in the aftermath of the closure of SR Technics and LTAI in Dublin.

There are a number of aviation related courses available at third level in Ireland including aviation courses via College Ireland in Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown, Trinity College Dublin and both technical and business courses (including an BSC) at the University of Limerick. Education Programmes Information as well as programmes such as Project Management & Aircraft Leasing starting Feb , we have Executive Development programmes, Human Factors. English in Aviation, Pre Cabin Crew, Ground Handling, Pilot Training  and more. For more details contact us at office@cias.ie

College Ireland Website

For more info on this area also look at www.faei.ie 

Training & Education from the perspective of the National Aviation Policy Draft.

College Ireland provides a substantial number of Education and Training Courses for the Irish and International Aviation Sector. For more information on programmes available and/or Bespoke training for organisations contact us at 01-6217368 or www.cias.ie

Training & Education:

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) defines general aviation‘ as ―all civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport operations for remuneration or hire. For ICAO statistical purposes, general aviation activities are classified into ―instructional flying, business flying, pleasure flying, aerial work and other flying. In Ireland, GA activities include aero-medical, flight training and aerial work such as agricultural aviation, aerial photography and surveying. It also includes corporate, private recreational, sports aviation and parachuting. GA supports businesses such as airfields, hangar provision and  maintenance providers. A broad spectrum of aircraft types is involved. These include large corporate jets, corporate and private helicopters, light aeroplanes, microlights, sailplanes (gliders), gyroplane and balloons. The scope of GA activities ranges from intercontinental business travel to local flying out of private fields.

GA covers a very wide range of activities, has many participants and its economic value is equally varied. Recreational flying is, in general, likely to have considerable social or utility value. Corporate GA may have very high economic value, both direct and indirect. In addition, GA has wider economic benefits through the impact it has on other sectors of the economy, including GA‘s role in the  training of airline pilots and its role in air transport. This role also raises issues in relation to pilot training and education generally.

AIRCRAFT LEASING, FINANCING AND MRO (a look at the National Aviation Policy for Ireland Draft)

College Ireland Provides Training Programmes including one 'Project Management & Aircraft Leasing'. For more information see: Project Management & Aircraft Leasing Course

BACKGROUND:

Ireland has a very strong tradition and reputation in the aerospace sphere. Our geographical location has given Ireland many advantages in aviation, none more so than in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO). The development of the sector in the Shannon area, in particular, was aided by the former requirement for transatlantic aircraft to stop over at Shannon and the business which this provided. This facilitated the development of a significant skills base in MRO activity that endures to this day. The MRO industry plays an important supporting role in the wider aviation sector in Ireland supporting airline and airport activity, aircraft leasing and finance activity and manufacturing.

Ireland is considered the birthplace of aircraft leasing and today it is one of the main industries in which Ireland can truly claim to be a global leader. Aircraft leasing and finance employs  approximately 1,000 people directly in Ireland and 2,000 indirectly, in highly paid professional positions. The total annual tax contribution to Irish Exchequer from aircraft leasing is over €300 million per annum. In addition, total expenditure by aircraft lessors on Irish professional services and infrastructure is estimated at in excess of €135 million per annum.

The State has taken a number of steps in recent years to bolster Ireland‘s preeminent position in aircraft leasing. Ireland was one of the first countries to sign and ratify the Cape Town Convention and its associated Aircraft Protocol. The International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Act, 2005 also provided for State participation in a joint venture that was established to bid to operate the computerised registry of financial interests in aircraft (the International Registry) that was established under the Convention.

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport holds a 20% shareholding in Aviareto, the SPV that was established for this purpose. Aviareto was selected to set up and run the International Registry by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. It was initially appointed for a five year term and was re-appointed in 2011 for a further five year term.

The growth of aircraft leasing was also greatly facilitated by targeted tax rates and rulings as well as the development of a comprehensive network of tax treaties. The industry was further facilitated by the IAA‘s decision to support the registration on the Irish aircraft register of aircraft based off-shore pursuant to Article 83bis of the Chicago Convention.

ISSUES:

As mentioned previously, global air transport is growing at a phenomenal rate, outstripping economic growth globally by three to four fold. The International Air Transport Association‘s (IATA) Airline Industry Forecast 2013-2017 shows that airlines expect to see a 31% increase in passenger numbers between 2012 and 2017. By 2017 total passenger numbers are expected to rise to 3.91 billion—an increase of 930 million passengers over 2012. A very significant amount of the forecast growth will be in Asia-Pacific and in the Middle East and there is a view that, as a result of this, global aviation is gradually shifting eastwards. This will pose a threat to established industries in the sector in the west including those in Ireland and, in particular, MRO and aircraft leasing. The Government recognises this threat and is committed to continuing to support the industries to sustain and develop their position.

There are significant opportunities for continued growth and employment in aircraft leasing and appropriate policies will be pursed to facilitate this.

Snippets( Part 2) from the National Aviation Policy Draft for Ireland

Changes: 

There are rapid and significant changes underway in the aviation sector. The increasing complexity of the aviation system requires the use of a risk-based approach to identify safety issues and assess residual safety risks that may exist within a compliant system.

A risk-based approach is an inherent part of a Safety Management System (SMS). SMS has been adopted by ICAO as standard international practice. The European Union, through EASA, is in the process of moving from what has mainly been a reactive system, in which rule-making proposals were on the basis of past experience, towards a prospective system that attempts to anticipate and focus on potential safety risks.

The ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan and the European Aviation Safety Programme require Ireland to achieve full implementation of a State Safety Plan (SSP) and SMS across the civil aviation system, to facilitate the proactive management of safety risks.

Through implementation of the SSP framework, Ireland will complement fundamental safety oversight functions with risk management and analytic processes that can proactively identify and mitigate safety issues.

A focus on improved human factors analysis and management within the SMS is essential. 

Effective mitigation actions require accurate identification of causal factors. By improving the quality and depth of investigation to identify human and organisation causal factors, through SMS processes, appropriate mitigation actions can then be formulated.

College Ireland provides

customised training on Health & Safety, Human Factors and Critical Incident Stress Management. Contact us for details at 01-6217368 or www.cias.ie

Snippets from the National Aviation Policy for Ireland Draft

·         Ireland‘s aviation sector is a major contributor to our economy. It is essential for our tourism industry, for our trading relationships and for connecting Ireland with the rest of the world. It contributes €4.1bn directly to our GDP comprising €1.9bn directly from aviation, €1.3bn through the supply chain and €0.9bn from associated spending by people employed in aviation. It supports 26,000 jobs directly and a further 16,000 in the supply chain. Ireland‘s tourism industry, which is hugely dependent on aviation, accounts for a further €5.3bn contribution to GDP and 180,000 jobs.

The draft national aviation policy aims to support the growth and continued development of aviation in Ireland. The principal goals of the policy are:

·         To enhance Ireland‘s connectivity by ensuring safe, secure and competitive access

responsive to the needs of business, tourism and consumers; and to foster the growth of aviation enterprise in Ireland to support job creation and position.

·         Ireland as a recognised global leader in aviation.

·         Safety, and public confidence in the safety of air travel underpin all other objectives in this sector.

·         Maintaining the highest standards of safety in Irish aviation continues to be a priority objective of Irish aviation policy. In 2011, Ireland was ranked amongst the best in the world for civil aviation safety oversight, following an intensive international audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). In July 2013, the Eurocontrol Performance Review Body (PRB) published its Annual Monitoring Report on safety which ranked Ireland first out of 29 European states for the measure of Effectiveness of Safety Management (EoSM) - a key metric for the quality of safety regulatory oversight. A fundamental requirement of any aviation safety oversight system is the obligation to report occurrences that may affect safety. In that regard, Ireland has a very good and effective Mandatory Occurrence Reporting System (MORs), established in accordance with the requirements of EU law and ICAO requirements, that is monitored on an on-going basis by both the IAA and the AAIU.

·         It is the Government‘s intention that Ireland‘s safety record in aviation is maintained and defended and that it participates actively in the development of the regulatory framework at an international level.

·         Ireland has an excellent aviation safety record. Safety shall remain the number one priority. The primary responsibility for safety rests with the operator; the State‘s obligation is to ensure compliance.