Enda Walsh

Enda Walsh is an experienced aviation and defense professional currently serving as the Manager of the UAS Division at the Irish Aviation Authority since November 2017, focusing on promoting and regulating the industry while ensuring safety and security. Prior roles at the authority include serving as a PANS-Ops & Airspace Inspector and an Instrument Flight Procedure Design & Airspace Specialist, where responsibilities included legislative drafting, safety oversight, and procedure design for airspace operations. Prior to the Irish Aviation Authority, Enda Walsh worked for the Irish Defence Forces from October 2004 to November 2017, taking on roles such as Staff Officer ATS & Air Traffic Controller, and Infantry Officer, with significant involvement in air traffic management, training, and operational planning. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Computer Applications from Dublin City University, a BA in Leadership, Management & Defence Studies from The Military College, and various diplomas and an MSc from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, focusing on business and corporate governance.