About Us


The Irish Aviation Students’ Association is a non-profit entity, established and run by a group of dedicated third level students from various universities and colleges around Ireland.

IASA’s main purpose is to connect aviation-passionate students with the Industry, and to discover and develop opportunities that will shape the future of aviation in Ireland and beyond.

 

Our Aims


We are governed by the following aims:

  • To raise awareness to the industry as to the number of students involved in aviation-related courses
  • To highlight the roles available to students who want to pursue a career in the aviation industry
  • To discuss the current issues and developments faced by the industry so to identify future trends
  • To discover how students can effectively contribute to the development of the aviation sector
  • To inspire the next generation of aviation professionals
  • To facilitate networking between; students, lecturers and professionals
  • To identify how the industry can create more opportunities for students
  • To encourage capital fundraising to support innovative projects and scholarships
  • To endorse the provision of internships 

 

Our Vision


Our vision is to help Ireland continue to provide the best expertise in the field of aviation by empowering the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals to be heard by the industry and to enable greater collaboration for a brighter future.

Our Team


Gary Naughton

Gary Naughton

Chairperson

Simon Kenny

Simon Kenny

Secretary

Andrew Osbourne

Andrew Osbourne

Head of Engagement

Clodagh Kearns

Clodagh Kearns

Head of Marketing

Cian Connell

Cian Connell

Treasurer

Ronan Patterson

Ronan Patterson

Events Officer

Megan Ross

Megan Ross

Marketing Officer

Rhiann Slevin

Rhiann Slevin

Marketing Officer

Ellen Lenoard

Ellen Lenoard

Marketing Officer

Daniel Hughes

Daniel Hughes

Marketing Officer

Timmy O'Connor

Timmy O'Connor

Marketing Officer

Sophie Crowe

Sophie Crowe

Engagement Officer

Benjamin Hauer

Benjamin Hauer

Engagement Officer

Sanju Tharun

Sanju Tharun

I.T. Officer

Swapnil Garg

Swapnil Garg

I.T Officer

Ali Arshad

Ali Arshad

I.T. Officer

Non-Executive Committee


Bridget Corry

Bridget Corry

Chairperson 2017-2018

Daniel Tetis

Daniel Tetis

Chairperson 2019 - 2021

Industry Advisor Committee


Yvonne Thompson

Yvonne Thompson

Aviation Finance Leader, PwC

David Swan

David Swan

Chief Operating Officer, SMBC AC

Marnia Efthymiou

Marnia Efthymiou

Professor of Aviation Management, DCU

Conor McElhinney

Conor McElhinney

Partner, KPMG Ireland

Barry O'Keeffe

Barry O'Keeffe

Chief Human Resources Officer, DAE Capital

Lea Soledad

Lea Soledad

Assurance Director – Financial Services, EY Ireland

Captain Andy O'Shea FRAeS

Captain Andy O'Shea FRAeS

CEO, The Airline Pilot Club

John Drysdale MRAes

John Drysdale MRAes

Business Development Manager , Shannon IASC

Our Co-Founders


Alexandra Slabutu

Alexandra Slabutu

Co-Founder

Carl Lynam

Carl Lynam

Co-Founder

Andrei Jatariu

Andrei Jatariu

Co-Founder