As per the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP), it is a legal requirement that aviation security training is only delivered by an Approved Security Training Organization (ASTO). Since the recent changes regarding Instructor Certification have taken place we are happy to have two IAA Certified Instructors working on our team.

Darren Finucane

Certified Instructor Number (C.I.N. 30).

Darren provides 20+ years of aircraft leasing and trading experience in the industry. Darren is Director at Butterfly Training Ltd Ireland and he is approved as Security Trainer with the IAA (Irish Authorities). Darren also develops Butterfly Training US office throughout his wide aviation network.

Allan Whyte

Certified Instructor Number (C.I.N. 38).

In his role at Butterfly Training, Allan combines his Sales and Marketing background with a passion for aviation, training and student development. Together with his role as Sales and Marketing Manager for the Butterfly Training Irish Market Allan is a fully qualified Commercial Pilot and Flying Instructor.

Also, we are pleased to announce that we have been confirmed as an Approved Security Training Organisation, our ASTO number is IE/ASTO/00007-01.

From the 01st December 2017, it is a legal requirement that aviation security training is only delivered by an Approved Security Training Organisation (ASTOs) in compliance with the Irish National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP).