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67 "My current role in the Irish Air Corps is Sqn Comdr 403 Sqn Main Tech Stores. This role requires the supply chain management of aircraft parts to ensure airframes remain op- erational. The role also requires the provision of aviation fuel in Casement Aerodrome and our external fuel pods around Ireland. I am also part of the Air Corps Mentoring Advisory Team. This role gives me the opportunity to engage, motivate and assist younger mem- bers of the Irish Air Corps to achieve their dreams. The Irish Air Corps provides person- nel with a career that challenges rewards and values you. It is more than a job; it is a way of life". 403 Squadron, No. 4 Support Wing. Airman Noel Carroll from Rathnew, Co Wick- low with 14 years service in Defence Forces; 13 in Army and 1 in Air Corps. He has com- pleted 2 overseas trips, UNIFIL, TChad and 1 EU Battlegroup. "I joined the Defence Forces in 2008. On com- pleting training, I was posted to 2 LSB, Tpt Coy in Cathal Brugha Barracks as a driver. I have completed numerous driving courses up to Ar- tic and Coach. I have completed a number of computer courses including ECDL and PMS. In the Tpt Coy my day role included a variety of driving details and working POL office. I was also on the vehicle recovery team. In 2021, I transferred to Air Corps, completed the aircraft refueller course and now work in refueller section 403 Sqn. I am now responsi- ble for the quality of aviation fuel before it is delivered to aircraft in Baldonnel or external fills. This is a very interesting, challenging and rewarding role which I enjoy". NO 4 SUPPORT WING to Aircraft Inspector and also took the role of Calibration Inspector where I work with a Civilian employee to ensure the Tools and Equipment requirements in Pressure, Torque and Electrical are met. This position also gives me oversight of all the individual Tool stores located in the Air Corps where together with a great team effort by their staff, we maintain an up to date equipment inventory of all tools and equipment, to ensure that all tooling used on Air Corps Aircraft are fully Calibrated with documented traceability, which means it can be related to national or international stand- ards, via an unbroken chain of comparisons. Outside the scope of our capabilities, we also liaise with MSR where we send items for external calibration to companies which match the very high standards sought. These companies are regularly reviewed and audit- ed to ensure that those standards are main- tained. The teamwork between the individual tool stores, myself and the staff of Main Tech Stores is one of high communication, good time management and foresight which allows for a smooth transaction to take place and en- sures the tooling and equipment requirements are maintained". 403 Squadron, No. 4 Support Wing. Comdt Elizabeth Barrett from Skerries Co Dublin with twenty years' experience in the Defence Forces. Sixteen years in the Irish Naval Service and four years with the Irish Air Corps and one trip overseas with the Army. FQMS Clynes unit Quartermaster , Making sure the supply chain works !! Sgt Pius Devine working in the Calibration Laboratory in 402 Sqn. Comdt Elizabeth Barrett Sqn Comdr 403 Sqn Main Tech Stores ensuring the supply chain management of aircraft parts runs smoothly which ensures Aircraft remain operational.

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