Gary joined IASA in June 2024 as an Engagements Officer. He is currently studying a Bachelors of Business (Honours) degree in Aviation Management at the South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow. Gary accomplished qualification of his Private Pilot’s License with Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) Cork, furthering his ratings in Night Flight and Advanced Upset Prevention Recovery Training. He is currently enrolled on his ATPL journey with ASG Dublin, and has since demonstrated an admiring state of control concerning his studies building resilience throughout his training. Gary also works as an Assistant Air Traffic Controller at Ireland West Airport exposing him to an excellent insight into today’s commercial air transport industry. In the future, Gary has great ambition to become a Commercial Airline Pilot fulfilling his lifelong dream, however, currently he has tremendous eagerness in contributing to IASA’s mission and bridge the gap between students’ and the industry.