Aviation Management / with Pilot Studies / with Air Traffic Controller Studies

This course offers a distinct choice for those wishing to train as commercial pilots or to pursue fast-paced management careers in aviation.

Your first two years of the Aviation Management course provide a general introduction to business analysis, the aviation sector and technical aspects of piloting.  DCU is recognised as a Registered Training Facility (RTF) by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) for the theoretical knowledge needed to acquire the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).

You will start with a four- to six-month INTRA work placement in your third year in a related aviation setting. The second half of third year is comprised of both specialist business and aviation modules.

In your final year, the course divides into three streams. Some students will opt to pursue integrated flight training at an approved Flight Training Organisation with a view to qualifying as a commercial pilot (Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL))*.

A second stream will choose to seek training as air traffic controllers (for instance at the Irish Aviation Authority).

The final stream will choose to follow more specialist studies in aviation management here in DCU. Note that while all students who pass their third year DCU exams will qualify to proceed to their final years of study, if you seek a piloting or ATCO career you will also need to pass a selection process to be admitted to a pilot training college or ATCO training.

Flight Training Organisations currently approved by DCU include:

• National Flight Centre (NFC Dublin, Ireland) – www.nfc.ie

• Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA, Cork, Ireland) – www.afta.ie

• Flight Training Europe (Jerez, Spain) – www.ftejerez.com

*Please be aware, qualifying as a commercial pilot entails expenses estimated to be around €75,000 – €100,000.

Other EASA / IAA approved FTO’s may be utilized providing there is prior consultation with the AMPS programme staff.

Aviation is a high-tech, dynamic and competitive industry operating in a global arena. Both aviation management professionals and airline pilots need specialist aviation management skills, and career options within the industry are diverse.

• Air Traffic Control
• Aviation Managment
• Airline Pilot
• Business Operations
• Employee Relations
• Flight Operations
• Logistics
• Marketing
• Public Relations

For specific entry requirements for Aviation Management please see the DCU Online Prospectus.

For General Entry Requirements to DCU Business School, either via cao.ie or alternative routes, please see below: