Aviation Department
Contact Information
Farmingdale State College, State University of New York
Lupton Hall, 2350 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
631-420-2308
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Aviation Department
Farmingdale State College's Department of Aviation offers the premier collegiate aviation programs on Long Island and in the region. The faculty and professional staff are fully committed to providing students with the personal and professional skills that will enable them to enter and succeed in the exciting field of aviation.
The Aviation Administration program supplies the region with qualified administrators, offering concentrations in Airport Management and Air Cargo Management. Our recent graduates have successfully been employed with major and regional airlines, commercial and general aviation airports, FBOs, the FAA, the TSA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
The Professional Pilot program provides training for entry-level pilot positions within the air transportation industry. Typically, one becomes a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) while earning advanced pilot ratings and building flight hours in complex and twin-engine aircraft. Through a letter of agreement with the FAA, our professional pilot degree program allows students to qualify for a restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) at 1000 hours, rather than the standard 1500 hours.
Our flight program is not limited to finding just one job. It provides a solid undergraduate education with a major in Aeronautical Science and is designed to open as many career doors as possible.
We are the largest collegiate Flight School in the Northeast Region and the only SUNY School to offer Four-Year Degree Programs in Aviation. Both degree programs were fully accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) in February, 2018.
The objective of each accredited program
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration
Download program description - Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science - Professional Pilot
Download program description - For further information regarding academic requirements and admission please contact the Chairperson for the Aviation Department: Dr. Jeanne Radigan.
Student Achievements The Aviation Department is proud of its strong placement of students on both the President's and Dean's list. (Please select view by curriculum for easy access to aviation list of names)
Aviation students are also recipients of many Scholarships and Awards. The department supports student chapters of the Alpha Eta Rho and of the American Association of Airport Executives, which was recently cited as the campus Student Club of the year.
Aviation Center
Welcome to the Aviation Center at Farmingdale State College which is located at Republic Airport. The 22,000 sq ft. Aerospace Facility was built in 1990 and is the primary hub for flight training at Farmingdale State College. The facility is ideally located to accommodate students from the tri state area. The facility is less than 2 miles from the main campus making it an easy commute, or the student can take public transportation from the main campus. There is public transportation to/from the LIRR and is a few miles from all major highways.
The Aviation Center averages 5,800 Flight Hours a year in Solo and Dual Flight Instruction. We average over 5 FAA Certification Rides per month and over 20 Student Progression/Stage Checks per month.
Location, Contact Information & Directions to the Aviation Department
Main Campus
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, New York 11735-1021
| Aviation Department Main Telephone | 631-420-2308 |
| email address | engtech@farmingdale.edu |
Location, Contact Information & Directions to the Aviation Center
Aviation Center
Farmingdale State College
885 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, New York 11735-1021
| Aviation Center Main Telephone | 631-420-2036 |
| Aviation Center Facsimile | 631-420-2533 |
| Air-Boss / Flight Operations Desk | 631-420-2522 |
| email address | aviationcenter@farmingdale.edu |
Map to the Aviation Center
Via Automobile:
NORTHERN STATE PARKWAY - to Exit 40 (Route 110). Travel South on NY Route 110 for
approximately 4 miles. Go under train trestle. Go through four traffic lights and
make a U-Turn at Grumman Lane (after Marriott Hotel). SUNY Aerospace Building on Right
hand side.
SOUTHERN STATE PARKWAY - to Exit 32 - Route 110. Travel north on Route 110, approximately
2 miles. SUNY Aerospace Building on Right hand side after Marriot Hotel.
LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY to Exit 49 South (NY Route 110) - Travel South on NY Route
110 for approximately 4 miles. Go under train trestle. Go through four traffic lights
and make U-Turn at Grumman Lane (after Marriott Hotel). SUNY Aerospace Building on
Right hand side after Marriot Hotel
Via Train:
LONG ISLAND RAILROAD - Pennsylvania Station. Take the Ronkonkoma line to the Farmingdale
station. Check with the Conductor for any necessary changes. Take a taxi from the
Farmingdale Station to the SUNY Aerospace Building.
Via Plane:
The Aviation Center is located at KFRG -Republic Airport, a Class Delta airport underlying the New York Class Bravo Airspace. Here is the
pilot information found in the Airport Facility Directory. Please review the noise abatement procedures for Republic Airport prior to flight. Upon landing, request taxi to the Echo Ramp.
Download the taxi diagram. We are located in the large blue hangar & building on the western edge of the Echo
Ramp. If you intend to park on our ramp please call 24 hours in advance for clearance
and self announce your arrival on our "STATE OPS" frequency (123.5MHz) as you enter
the ramp for parking & tie down assignment. Alternatively, we recommend that you ramp
at either of the FBO's on the field or at the main terminal.
| Useful Frequencies: | |||
| ATIS |
126.65
|
GROUND |
121.60
|
| TOWER/CTAF |
118.80
|
CLEARANCE |
128.25
|
| "STATE OPS" |
123.50
|
FRG OPERATIONS |
122.95
|
Aviation Department Faculty & Staff
| Title | Name |
Phone Number
|
| Chairperson | Dr. Jeanne Radigan |
631-420-2445
|
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Ramón-Osvaldo González |
631-420-2313
|
| Associate Professor | Louis Scala |
631-420-2039
|
| Assistant Professor | Kevin O'Donnell |
631-420-2314
|
| Associate Professor | Dr. Michael F. Canders |
631-420-2520
|
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Meron Lindenfeld (Ron) |
631-794-6532
|
| Adjunct Faculty | Michael Trzaska |
631-420-2532
|
| Administrative Assistant | Linda Webel |
631-420-2308
|
Aviation Center Staff
| Title | Name |
Phone Number
|
| Aviation Center Director | Dr. Michael F. Canders |
631-420-2520
|
| Chief Flight Instructor | Michael Trzaska |
631-420-2532
|
| Aviation Center Safety Officer | Kevin Roberts |
631-794-6461
|
| Administrative Coordinator | Lynette Tiger |
631-420-2577
|
| Assistant Chief Flight Instructor |
631-420-2524
|
|
| Administrative Assistant | Mike Karpinski | 631-420-2592 |
| Director of Maintenance | Daniel Franco |
631-420-2525
|
| Assistant Director of Maintenance | Zhi Shum |
631-420-2525
|
| Acting Aviation Parts Manager | Brandon Cantwell |
631-420-2525
|
| Dispatch Coordinator | 631-420-2036 |
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