Shannon aviation firm recruiting ahead of the return of air travel

Apprentices will build careers in aircraft maintenance, while venturing into fields such as design and quality assurance

Apprentices Linda Keane, Niamh Burke and Alana O’Brien at the Shannon base of Atlantic Aviation Group. Picture: Eamon Ward

Shannon-based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) said it is preparing for the return of aviation and is recruiting new apprentices for its training programme for aircraft maintenance engineers.

AAG is one of Europe's leading independent aviation organisations, and its customers include DHL, Ryanair, ASL Airlines, Star Air, TUI Group, Jet 2, and major aircraft lessors such as GECAS, Aer Cap, and Avolon.