Job Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in a career with The Shannon Airport Group. Our current open vacancies are below:
Airport Security Search Officer
Role Purpose
The Airport Security Search Officer plays a key role in delivering consistent, targeted levels of safety, security and services and a quality passenger experience. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the safe, secure, smooth and timely inspection and screening of passengers and staff, cabin baggage and items carried to national and international standards as defined by the IAA, EU ECAC, TSA and ICAO.
Full training will be provided, and national certification will apply. In addition to regular work periods, we are looking to cover early morning and late evening rosters, weekends and public holidays and there may be an element of night duty.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- The main provision of aviation security screening is through physical searching and the use of technological aides.
- Screening passengers and staff via the Security Scanners and Walk-Through Metal Detector.
- X-ray examination and physical searching of cabin baggage
- Control and secure access to security restricted areas, including examination of Boarding passes
- Play a key role in delivering consistent levels of safety, security and services and a quality user experience.
- Ensure safe, secure, smooth and timely processing of passengers, staff and vehicles.
- Provide the passenger with appropriate regulatory requirement information and assistance
- Divesting Passengers and staff and loading items into trays
- Escalate any security screening issues that arise to the Security Screening Supervisor
- Any other duties as assigned to meet operational requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The candidate should have
- The ability to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank
holidays with an aspect of some night duty
- Basic IT skills. Capable of completing computer-based training
- The ability to work in a fast-paced and customer focused environment where a level of physical
agility is required to perform the role (bending and standing)
- Certainty in delivering consistent levels of safety, security and services, and a quality user
experience with excellent customer service skills
- The confidence, when trained, to use advanced technological equipment to screen passengers,
staff and vehicles via our new state of the art security screening equipment
- Be able to provide the passengers with appropriate regulatory requirement information and
assistance
- Resolve or escalate any security screening issues that arise to the Security Screening Supervisor
At Shannon Airport we offer:
- Full uniform and safety shoes
- Comprehensive training and development
- Paid accredited training to meet national and international standards as defined by the IAA, EU
ECAC, TSA and ICAO.
- Fortnightly salary
- Free onsite parking for the duration of the contract
- Discounted rates for Shannon Duty Free & onsite food vendors
- Attractive PRSA scheme
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives to include a complimentary flu vaccine and Employee Assistance
Programme
- Pathway to career progression at Shannon Airport
How to Apply:
Applications in the form of a cover letter and current CV (MS Word or pdf) should be sent to: recruitment@snnairportgroup.ie not later than 12 noon on Friday 7th of February 2025.
Ensure your email and telephone (including mobile) are included with your application. Short-listing may apply. No late applications will be accepted.
* Candidates will be required to successfully complete an interview, Garda Vetting and enhanced background check in accordance with National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) requirements and pre-employment medical.
Corporate Communications Specialist
Role Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to join our team, reporting to the Head of Communications.
This is an exciting opportunity in which the ideal candidate will cover the day-to-day activity of a busy, dynamic communications department. The primary function of the role requires a variety of communications skills (verbal, written, multimedia, etc.) to support The Shannon Airport Group’s corporate communications objectives.
This position will help communications efforts, developing and executing integrated strategies that engage media and excite audiences about The Shannon Airport Group, Shannon International Airport and the Group’s commercial property activities.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Developing, implementing and overseeing high-impact communications/PR campaigns and strategies, and monitoring their success.
- Reaching out to influencers, media and beyond to raise awareness and understanding of The Shannon Airport Group.
- Drafting press releases, media statements, answering media inquiries, compiling publications, planning events and press conferences in a timely manner.
- Overseeing the creation of communications collateral to ensure that it is consistent with the organisation's brand, including press releases, speech material, and more.
- Creating content for social media including video.
- Assisting the Head of Communications in stakeholder engagement.
- Providing media advice and internal communications support to colleagues.
- Representing the organisation at events and press conferences.
- Participating in crisis communication preparedness activities.
- Maintaining and managing shared appointments and calendar of events for the department.
- Such other duties as may be reasonably required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The candidate should have
- A recognised third level degree/or relevant qualification in PR/communications/
media or a related field with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience.
- PR agency or in-house PR experience would be an advantage.
- Excellent writing, editing, communication, storytelling, and project management skills.
- The ability to work flexibly, meet deadlines and to take on ad hoc assignments to meet the evolving needs of the business is important.
- Excellent organisational skills, capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects with different deadlines.
- Experience in designing and executing communications plans and strategies to deliver business objectives.
- Comfortable dealing with the media (making media pitches and answering media inquiries in a timely fashion) and having a solid understanding of print, online, television, and radio media outlets.
- Strong social and digital media, PowerPoint and visual design skills.
- Must be able to think analytically and strategically. Ability to independently gather analyse, interpret and summarise data and to deliver insights.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, including the Marketing team, to ensure alignment of messaging.
- Experience in event management would be an advantage.
As part of a busy 24/7 Communications department, this role will, from time to time, involve unsocial hours, and a proactive, adaptable approach is key to success in this dynamic environment.
Applications in the form of a cover letter and current CV (MS Word or pdf) should be sent to: recruitment@snnairportgroup.ie not later than 12 noon on Friday 7th February 2025.
*Candidates will be required to successfully complete an interview, Garda Vetting and enhanced background check in accordance with National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) requirements and pre-employment medical.
**The Shannon Airport Group is mindful of GDPR requirements and all related data is managed in compliance with the relevant regulations.
Airport Engineering Projects Manager
Role Purpose
We are a commercial state company and provide air transport and aviation services at Shannon Airport and its environs while also supporting the growing aviation cluster in the region. In addition, The Shannon Airport Group owns and manages a large commercial property portfolio of office blocks and a range of industrial, advanced manufacturing and aviation facilities in the region.
This role, based at Shannon Airport, will report to the Airport Director and will work closely with the facilities and capital project teams.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Plan and manage Opex and selected Capex projects aimed at enhancing airport infrastructure, operational efficiency and passenger experience
- Coordinate project scope, budgeting, scheduling and risk management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Collaborate with architects, designers, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
- Establish and maintain a centralised digital data room to store and manage key engineering documentation such as drawings, surveys, reports and project records.
- Implement systems and processes for efficient data retrieval and ensure compliance with data security
- Adhering to public procurement guidelines, ensuring compliance and competitive procedures are followed.
- Ensure that all responsibilities within the scope of the role are carried out in compliance with aviation and safety regulations (e.g. EASA, IAA, ICAO)
- Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory audits and inspections
- Develop and manage engineering project budgets working closely with finance colleagues for accurate financial planning and reporting
- Cross functional collaboration is a key part of the role, for example working with IT, Finance and Operations colleagues on projects
- Lead a team of engineering technicians to deliver project success
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- A recognized qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a related field to bachelor’s degree level.
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in a team leadership or managerial role.
- Knowledge of aviation and airport environment would be an advantage
- Must have experience of project management
- Skilled user of engineering software, project management tools (AutoCAD etc), MS Office and BIM System
- Excellent leadership and communication and organizational skills
- Possess a high level of drive and energy and the ability to make things happen.
How to Apply:
Applications in the form of a cover letter and current CV (MS Word or pdf) should be sent to: recruitment@snnairportgroup.ie not later than 12 noon on Friday 31st January 2025.
Ensure your email and telephone (including mobile) are included with your application. Short-listing may apply. No late applications will be accepted.
* Candidates will be required to successfully complete an interview, Garda Vetting and enhanced background check in accordance with National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) requirements and pre-employment medical.
