Eitlean.ieAircraft Engineering · Data · Cybersecurity
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Independent specialist aviation consultancy
Connecting aircraft engineering, aviation data, IT and cybersecurity to help airlines solve complex problems and develop practical digital capabilities.
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Years aviation experience
Airbus family expertise
Remote airline consultancy
01 / Services
Eitlean.ie bridges specialist disciplines that airlines often manage separately, bringing technical evidence and business priorities into one clear direction.
Independent engineering support across aircraft troubleshooting, reliability programmes, maintenance optimisation, health monitoring, engineering audits and digital integration.
Troubleshooting · Reliability · IntegrationTurn aircraft, maintenance and operational data into practical reliability insight, targeted monitoring and measurable improvement programmes.
Data strategy · Monitoring · InsightAviation focused advice covering EASA Part IS, cyber risk, governance, architecture, regulatory readiness, supplier assurance and executive decisions.
Part IS · Risk · Governance02 / Engineering
Support for airlines, lessors, MROs and aviation technology organisations, from an immediate technical problem through solution architecture and programme direction.
Structured investigation of recurring and complex technical issues, connecting aircraft behaviour, maintenance evidence and operational context.
Reliability programme development, maintenance programme optimisation, aircraft health monitoring, MRO oversight and engineering reviews.
Architecture and integration across aircraft systems, maintenance platforms, airline IT, data services and strategic objectives.
03 / Predictive Maintenance
Practical support to start, structure and improve predictive maintenance programmes, with a clear link between monitoring, reliability performance and maintenance action.
High value reliability focus
Aircraft and maintenance data
AMOS · ACARS · Flight Data · Post Flight Reports · Technical Logbook
Platforms and tools
AVIATAR · Skywise · CrossConsense · AVILYTICS · Python · SQL
Consultancy scope
Technical use · Implementation · Integration · Strategic evaluation
04 / Cybersecurity
Strategic and advisory consultancy for aviation organisations. Assessment, architecture, governance and executive guidance without penetration testing.
Readiness assessment, programme direction and practical alignment of information security risk with aviation safety obligations.
Connect EASA Part IS, ISO 27001, NIS2 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to reduce duplicated effort and clarify ownership.
Cyber risk assessment, security architecture, incident preparedness, supplier assurance and advice for connected aircraft and maintenance environments.
05 / About Eitlean
Eitleán is the Irish word for aircraft. Conceived in 2021 and formally established in 2025, Eitlean.ie is an Ireland based independent specialist aviation consultancy supporting airlines worldwide.
Founder
Karl brings 20 years of aviation experience, including previous roles as an Airbus A320 family licensed EASA Part 66 B2 engineer and Aircraft Data Manager for an Irish national airline.
His background combines aircraft engineering and avionics with aviation data, IT, cybersecurity and digital strategy. He completed Airbus narrowbody type rating training at Airbus Finkenwerder in Hamburg, Germany.
Karl holds postgraduate qualifications in aviation leadership and cybersecurity, degrees in information technology and aviation technology, and an Irish issued EASA Part 66 B2 licence.
What clients can expect
Clear translation between aircraft engineering, data, IT and executive priorities.
Independent advice grounded in operational airline experience.
Practical digital strategies designed around measurable reliability outcomes.
Confidential support for complex technical and regulatory decisions.
Engagement models
Short assignments for a defined technical, data or cyber question.
Longer support for digital, reliability and cybersecurity change.
Ongoing independent advice for technical teams and senior leaders.
Confidential by default
Share the decision, programme or technical objective you are working through. Initial discussions and project information are treated confidentially.
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