Declan McCabe

Declan McCabe

pilot Ireland

Declan McCabe is a 53-year-old Aer Lingus pilot who has been with the airline since 1999. He recently made headlines after reporting concerns about safety practices within the airline following his demotion from captain due to an incident involving a navigation beacon approach at Dublin Airport in June 2023. McCabe has pursued complaints against Aer Lingus, citing fears of retribution from senior personnel, particularly after a disciplinary process that he claims was unjust.

Born on Jan 01, 1970 (56 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: Declan McCabe is an Aer Lingus pilot who was demoted from captain to first officer after failing to submit a timely air safety report. 5

David Byrnes Tom Mallon John Harraghy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Aer Lingus pilot tells WRC about co-pilot’s use of word ‘apologies’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan McCabe is an Aer Lingus pilot pursuing a claim for whistleblower penalisation after being demoted from captain to first officer. 5

Tom Mallon Arthur Cox Conor Nolan David Byrnes John Harraghy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Air traffic control thought whistleblower pilot’s jet headed for ‘wrong runway’, WRC told – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan McCabe is an Aer Lingus pilot who was demoted after failing to file an air safety report. 5

Colm Wynne Conor Nolan David Byrnes Tom Mallon John Harraghy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘A direct attack on my wife, my family, my career and my reputation’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Declan McCabe is an Aer Lingus pilot pursuing complaints against the airline after being stripped of command duties. 5

Colm Wynne David Byrnes Tom Mallon Katie Rooney John Harraghy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Aer Lingus pilot feared ‘retribution’ from senior airline personnel, WRC hears – The Irish Times