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School of Aviation

Brookhaven Campus
1300 William Floyd Parkway
Shirley, NY 11967
Phone: 631-244-1314
Fax: 631-244-1334

"Dowling prepared me for the 'real' world. The professors there are special people, who gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed to succeed."

-Holly G. Burzinski, Sophomore
B.S. Aeronautics and Management, 2001
Corporate Pilot, Atlantic Northeast Charter, Inc. in the cockpit of her Citation 550 series aircraft.
Exciting Aviation Careers Await You

Graduates of Dowlings School of Aviation embark on exciting and lucrative careers as air traffic controllers, aviation industry managers and executives, as well as pilots.

Following are just some of the positions currently held by our alumni:
  • Aeronautics:
    Your Dowling aeronautics degree prepares you for entry-level through management positions in a wide range of aviation and aerospace careers; including fixed base operator manager, customer service manager, air freight/cargo supervisor, passenger service manager, manager of flight service stations, security specialist, air traffic controller, and others. [Read more]

  • Aeronautics Professional Pilot:
    Your Dowling professional pilot degree prepares you for a career as a professional pilot, flight operations manager, chief pilot, and instructor pilot for corporations, airlines, the FAA, US Customs, the Armed Forces, police, and other government agencies. [Read more]

  • Aviation Management:
    Your Dowling aviation management degree prepares you for a career as a manager in marketing/sales, operations, and finance for airports, airlines, fixed base operators, government agencies, and consulting firms. [Read more]