Gavin Smyth

Experience

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  The Anvil Inn

  May 2015 - Aug 2017

  Bar Staff
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  Defence Forces of Ireland

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2021

  STA Bty, 2BAR, Custume Barracks, Athlone.

  • Second Lieutenant

    Feb 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Cadet

    Sept 2017 - Feb 2019
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  Irish Air Corps

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Aeronautical Engineering Officer

  Work Experience as an Aeronautical Engineering Officer in the Irish Air Corps.

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  Defence Forces of Ireland

  Sept 2021 - now

  Troop Commander, STA Bty, Custume Barracks, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Platoon Commander for the Sgt. Mulcahy DSM Platoon consisting of 24 students. I organised and managed Three Star Training from SEP-NOV consisting of 24 students and 7 instructional staff. In completion of this career course within the DF, the students became Three Star Privates.

  • Lieutenant

    Feb 2021 - now

  • Platoon Commander

    Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
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  United Nations

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

  Artillery Heavy Mortar Troop Commander, Reconnaissance Company, 120th Infantry Battalion Represented Ireland in UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) Headquarters as Liaison Negotiation Officer for UNIFIL. I worked alongside military and civilian personnel from many other nations including Italy and France.

  • Artillery Troop Commander

    Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Liaison Negotiation Officer

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Irish Air Corps

  May 2023 - now

  This position as Aeronautical Engineering Officer in the Flying Training School plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of eight (8) Pilatus PC-9M training aircraft. The officer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and technical inspections of the fleet, ensuring that all aircraft meet rigorous safety and performance standards. A responsibility of managing a team of skilled technicians and engineers, coordinating routine servicing schedules and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Additionally, the Aeronautical Engineering Officer liaises with other departments to support flight training programs, contributing technical expertise to enhance training effectiveness. This role also involves implementing and adhering to regulatory compliance, maintaining meticulous records, and staying updated with advancements in aeronautical engineering to incorporate best practices into the maintenance procedures. This position demands a high level of technical proficiency, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring the safety and success of flight training operations within the Irish Air Corps. Show less

  • Continuing Airworthiness Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Planning and Procurement Officer

    Jan 2023 - May 2024

  • Lieutenant - Aeronautical Engineering Officer

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Adjutant

    May 2023 - Jul 2023