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](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled.png)
CJ O'Neill
Chairperson
![Iona Ward](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/iona_new-modified.png)
Iona Ward
Secretary
![Ali Flannery](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ali_flan_New-modified.png)
Ali Flannery
Head of Engagement
![Katie Burke](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/My-project-1-4-e1680904114752.png)
Katie Burke
Marketing Officer
![Grace Delaney](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/My-project-1-3-e1680904146311.png)
Grace Delaney
Head of Marketing
![Ciaran Haverty](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/My-project-1-2-e1680904178663.png)
Ciaran Haverty
Treasurer
![Adam Hegarty](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/My-project-1-e1680903936449.png)
Adam Hegarty
Marketing Officer
![Clodagh Kearns](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/clodagh-modified.png)
Clodagh Kearns
Marketing Officer
![Megan Ross](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/megan-modified-min.png)
Megan Ross
Marketing Officer
![Sanjutharun Sudhagaran](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SanjuCropped.png)
Sanjutharun Sudhagaran
I.T. Officer
![Cian Connell](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cian-modified.png)
Cian Connell
Engagement Officer
![Amira Ibrahim](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/amira-modified.png)
Amira Ibrahim
Marketing Officer
![Gary Naughton](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped_image.png)
Gary Naughton
Engagement Officer
![Ali Arshad](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Picture7-modified.png)
Ali Arshad
I.T. Officer
![Andrew Osborne](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/andrew-modified-min.png)
Andrew Osborne
Engagement Officer
![Ronan Patterson](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ronan-modified.png)
Ronan Patterson
Engagement Officer
![Rhiann Slevin](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rhiaan-modified.png)
Rhiann Slevin
Marketing Officer
![Sean Maraveles](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/My-project-1-5-e1680904078147.png)
Sean Maraveles
Engagement Officer
![Simon Kenny](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Simon-modified.png)
Simon Kenny
Engagement Officer
![Swapnil Garg](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/swap-modified.png)
Swapnil Garg
Marketing Officer
![Aaron Corr](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/aaron-modified.png)
Aaron Corr
Engagement Officer
Non-Executive Committee
![Bridget Corry](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bridget_corry.png)
Bridget Corry
Chairperson 2017-2018
![Gareth Lau](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/gareth.png)
Gareth Lau
Chairperson 2018 - 2019
![Daniel Tetis](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/daniel.png)
Daniel Tetis
Chairperson 2019 - 2021
Industry Advisor Committee
![Yvonne Thompson](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/yvonne_thompson.png)
Yvonne Thompson
Aviation Finance Leader, PwC
![David Swan](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/david_swan.png)
David Swan
Chief Operating Officer, SMBC AC
![Andrew MacIntyre](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/andrew_macintyre.png)
Andrew MacIntyre
Adjunct Professor, DCU
![Joe O'Mara](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/joe_omara.png)
Joe O'Mara
Head of Aviation Finance & Leasing, KPMG Ireland
![Susan Bradford](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/susan_bradford.png)
Susan Bradford
Chief Human Resources Officer, DAE Capital
![John McCormack](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john_mccormack.png)
John McCormack
Assurance Partner – Audit Services, EY Ireland
![Captain Andy O'Shea FRAeS](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/andy-oshea-1.png)
Captain Andy O'Shea FRAeS
CEO, The Airline Pilot Club
![John Drysdale MRAes](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/untitled-design-1.jpg)
John Drysdale MRAes
Business Development Manager , Shannon IASC
Our Co-Founders
![Alexandra Slabutu](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/alexandra_slabutu_circle-png__500x500_q85_crop_subsampling-2.png)
Alexandra Slabutu
Co-Founder
![Carl Lynam](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/carl_lynam.png)
Carl Lynam
Co-Founder
![Andrei Jatariu](https://iasa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/andrei_jatariu.png)
Andrei Jatariu
Co-Founder