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A new aviation flight training partnership for DCU with the National Flight Centre

A new partnership between DCU Business School and the National Flight Centre (NFC) will see DCU students on the Aviation Management with Pilot Studies degree programme be able to complete their professional pilot training with the National Flight Centre.   

Students choosing Pilot Studies as their preferred option on the course can now begin their pilot studies at the start of year 3, which will allow them to complete their B.Sc. and Airline Transport Pilot training within a 4-year period.

DCU Business School, Dr Cathal Guiomard commented“A proportion of DCU aviation management students have always pursued pilot training and the link with NFC will make that easier in the future. In addition, trainee pilots of the NFC will be able to obtain a DCU degree in aviation management, so this partnership will benefit anyone looking for a combined pilot training and aviation management qualification.”

 National Flight Centre, Head of Training, Darragh Owens commented “There is growing international recognition that degree-level studies, combined with professional pilot education and training, can contribute significantly to the quality of candidates entering the airline industry. University experience and qualifications develop analytical skills and encourage a broader personal outlook. These enhance longer-term career prospects for pilots as they transition into management and wider leadership roles, while enriching the contribution of skill and competence they can bring to employers.”

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NFC, based at Weston Airport, Dublin, has had a long-standing collaboration with DCU and is one of Europe’s longest established flight training academies. NFC is approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Further information is available at www.nfc.ie

Link to course page: https://business.dcu.ie/course/aviation-management-aviation-management-with-pilot-studies/

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DCU Business School celebrates the first Graduates in Aviation Management (with Pilot Studies)

Sixteen graduating students made history in DCU this week when they became the first class to graduate from DCU Business School with a BSc in Aviation Management (with Pilot Studies).  The students, who have spent four years in full time study, have been hugely successful in securing employment with many taking up jobs prior to even completing their degree. The graduating class of 2014 included two students who have already completed their flight training. Cadets Sam Halpenny and Hosam Karim have both completed a 15 month residential, integrated course with Flight Training Europe (FTE) Airline First Office Programme, based in Jerez, Spain. The FTE Jerez programme takes students with little or no previous flying experience to the beginning of a career as an airline pilot.   DCU chose FTE Jerez as one of its approved flight training providers in 2012.

Dublin City University is committed to supporting the development of a dynamic aviation industry both in Ireland and internationally. In September this year, DCU established the Dublin Aviation Institute, through an innovative partnership with daa International. The Dublin Aviation Institute is a new joint venture designed to deliver global leadership in aviation education and research and is based at both Dublin Airport and DCU.

The Dublin Aviation Institute will enable students to experience a unique combination of academic excellence and a live airport environment, which will enhance and compliment their overall learning experience. It will work closely with industry partners to support the growth of the sector and the increasing professionalization of its workforce.

Earlier this year, the BSc in Aviation Management (with Pilot Studies) Degree Programme at DCU Business School was awarded the Overall Aviation Academic Education Award at the inaugural Aviation Industry Awards. This degree addresses gaps in the education of those entering the aviation industry: for those who wish to become commercial pilots, it offers a route to a professional qualification as a commercial pilot combined with a strong background in business education; for those who see themselves playing other roles in the industry, it provides the necessary expertise to maximise your potential in this ever-changing industry.

The Dublin Aviation Institute has been created through an innovative partnership between

Programme Director, Dr. PJ Byrne (centre) is pictured, with the class of 2014, each of whom graduated with a BSc in Aviation Management (with Pilot Studies).

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