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Application to operate as a Ground Handler at Dublin Airport

All ground handlers must obtain a Grant of Approval, prior to commencing operations at Dublin Airport.  All potential ground handling companies are required to contact the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) who are the body responsible for issuing Grant of Approvals.  Their contact details are as follows:
 
Louise O'Dwyer
Aviation Authorisations Executive
Commission for Aviation Regulation
Ph: 00353 1 661 1700
Fax: 00353 1 661 1269
Email: louiseodwyer@aviationreg.ie
Website: www.aviationreg.ie
 
Under the approval from CAR, ground handlers must also satisfy the requirements of the Airport Manager, therefore a Ground Handling Requirements Form must be completed in full – please see copy below.  Contact details for the Ground Handling Unit at Dublin Airport are as follows:

Elaine Farrell
Ground Handling Administrator
Dublin Airport Authority
Ph: 00353 1 814 1983
Fax: 00353 1 814 4578
Email: Elaine.Farrell@daa.ie
 

Link to Ground Handling Requirements Form

Please note all ground handlers are required to comply with the Rules of Conduct for operating at Dublin Airport – please see copy below.

Link to Rules of Conduct