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

Alice Manning
Head of Marketing

Ciaran Haverty
Treasurer

Iona Ward
Engagement Officer

Adam Hegarty
Marketing Officer

Sanjutharun Sudhagaran
I.T. Officer

Grace Delaney
Marketing Officer

Ali Arshad
I.T. Officer

Sean Maraveles
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