About Us
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
CJ O'Neill
Chairperson
Iona Ward
Secretary
Ali Flannery
Head of Engagement
Katie Burke
Marketing Officer
Grace Delaney
Head of Marketing
Ciaran Haverty
Treasurer
Adam Hegarty
Marketing Officer
Clodagh Kearns
Marketing Officer
Megan Ross
Marketing Officer
Sanjutharun Sudhagaran
I.T. Officer
Cian Connell
Engagement Officer
Amira Ibrahim
Marketing Officer
Gary Naughton
Engagement Officer
Ali Arshad
I.T. Officer
Andrew Osborne
Engagement Officer
Ronan Patterson
Engagement Officer
Rhiann Slevin
Marketing Officer
Sean Maraveles
Engagement Officer
Simon Kenny
Engagement Officer
Swapnil Garg
Marketing Officer
Aaron Corr
Engagement Officer
Non-Executive Committee
Bridget Corry
Chairperson 2017-2018
Gareth Lau
Chairperson 2018 - 2019
Daniel Tetis
Chairperson 2019 - 2021
Industry Advisor Committee
Yvonne Thompson
Aviation Finance Leader, PwC
David Swan
Chief Operating Officer, SMBC AC
Andrew MacIntyre
Adjunct Professor, DCU
Joe O'Mara
Head of Aviation Finance & Leasing, KPMG Ireland
Susan Bradford
Chief Human Resources Officer, DAE Capital
John McCormack
Assurance Partner – Audit Services, EY Ireland
Captain Andy O'Shea FRAeS
CEO, The Airline Pilot Club
John Drysdale MRAes
Business Development Manager , Shannon IASC
Our Co-Founders
Alexandra Slabutu
Co-Founder
Carl Lynam
Co-Founder
Andrei Jatariu
Co-Founder