AAG to hire 45 trainee aircraft engineers in effort to tackle global shortage

The group will offer a four-year apprenticeship and a two-year traineeship through its training academy

Photograph by Eamon Ward

New trainee and apprenticeship positions will see 45 positions created by Shannon-based Atlantic Aviation Group to address the worldwide shortage of aircraft maintenance engineers.

Addressing the skills gap, AAG has partnered with the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board as well as SOLAS, with a four-year apprenticeship and two-year traineeship on offer through AAG's training academy.