Embarking on a career as an Aircraft Mechanics Instructor with Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of Further Education and Training offers a unique opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of global aviation in Shannon, County Clare. Based at Shannon Aviation Maintenance School, an internationally recognised leading training institution established over 40 years ago, this role allows you to transition from hands-on maintenance to educational leadership. By joining a team built on a half a century of continuous training, you will experience significant job satisfaction as you train, mentor, and inspire the next generation of aircraft technicians through Phase 2 of the standards-based Aircraft Mechanics apprenticeship programme. To ensure your success, comprehensive training on instructional techniques is provided, allowing you to confidently translate your practical skills into world-class instruction.
Beyond the classroom, this role serves as an excellent launchpad for long-term career progression and funded staff professional development prospects. Instructors are allocated designated and devoted continuous professional development (CPD) hours, ensuring you stay fully aligned with evolving industry standards and the latest technological advances. This professional growth is balanced by an excellent quality of life, anchored by a 35-hour working week (Monday to Friday). To support your personal life and peace of mind, Limerick and Clare ETB provides generous annual leave entitlements, additional modern leave schemes to support work-life balance and family needs, a comprehensive sick pay policy, and a supportive Employee Wellness and Wellbeing Assistance Service.
Your expertise is rewarded with an exceptional, highly competitive employment package. Instructors benefit from an attractive, progressive salary scale and the security of a defined benefit Public Sector Pension scheme. On-site, you will enjoy practical daily benefits designed for convenience and comfort, including a subsidised canteen and free on-site parking. This role combines the pride of working for an internationally-respected aviation maintenance training institution with a secure, balanced, and deeply rewarding professional lifestyle.
Who Are We Looking For?
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess strong leadership qualities
- Be an effective team player
- Be highly self-motivated
- Have a proven track record of work-related achievements
- Demonstrate experience and enthusiasm for mentoring the next generation of apprentices
- Be familiar with standards, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations, advancements and best practice in the aviation industry
- 3 years post-Apprenticeship experience over a broad range of related activity
- *EASA Part-66 Category B1/B2 licence
* This licence is an essential requirement for this position.
Why the Mid-West Region?
If you’re planning on making the move back from abroad, here’s what our region has to offer:
- Transport connectivity
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- Shannon Airport is a gateway to UK, European and USA destinations
- Frequent and extensive rail and bus connections and services
- Surrounded by an expansive road network
- A rich and vibrant arts, cultural, sporting and social scene across the region
- Heritage, breath-taking scenery and coastal wonders all within a short distance
- One of the world’s greatest sporting events, the prestigious Ryder Cup returns to Ireland in 2027 and will be held in this region
- A leading and thriving Tertiary education sector, including 3 Higher Education Institutions and our own College of Further Education and Training’s network of 28 regional campuses
How to Apply
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Completed application forms should be returned BY EMAIL ONLY to recruitment@lcetb.ie not later than 12 noon, Friday 20th November 2026. It is important to insert the post reference number 26/03 in the subject line of your email. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.