Irish Air Corps
Oisin McGrath is an experienced aviation and technology professional, currently serving as an AWSAR S92 Pilot for CHC Helicopter in Ireland since January 2023. McGrath holds various leadership roles, including Commanding Officer of the 301 Squadron and Officer Commanding of the 302 Squadron in the Irish Air Corps, as well as Head of Training at FlyRyte Drone Academy. As Chief Executive Officer of DroneSAR, a company focused on innovative drone software for the Search & Rescue industry, McGrath is at the forefront of integrating drone technology into safety operations. Additional experience includes tenure as a Flying Instructor in the Irish Defence Forces and previous positions in aviation and surfwear businesses. Oisin McGrath earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Limerick between 1998 and 2002.
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Irish Air Corps
The Irish Air Corps is the military Air Arm of Óglaigh na hÉireann. The role of the Air Corps under the Defence Act is to contribute to the security of the State by providing for the Military Air Defence of its airspace. On a daily basis, the men and women of the Irish Air Corps are on duty providing critical services to the Irish Public. These services include: - EAS (Emergency Aeromedical Service), - Maritime Defence and Security Operations, - Garda Air Support operations, - Support to Army and Naval operations, - Disaster relief aerial support, - Aerial firefighting, - Internal pilot training (ab-initio, operational, instructor), - Air transport operations (VIP and logistics), - Air Ambulance, - Air Defence. These operations are supported by a wide range of ground crews from Aircraft Technicians, Firefighters, Air Traffic Controllers, Cooks, Physiotherapists, Photographers, Medics, Administration staff, Survival experts and Drivers to name just a few.