Aviation

AVIATION & DRONE TECHNOLOGY

Take Flight: Master Aviation and Drone Tech for Tomorrow’s Sky-high Careers!

In the Aviation & Drone Technology program students learn the principles of flight, navigation, weather, aircraft design and construction. This program combines hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, preparing students for a multitude of career opportunities in the rapidly evolving fields of aviation and drone technology.

Students will learn to fly and land drones, as well as demonstrate skills in ground school concepts. They will also learn the concepts of flight and the various factors (weather, wind, air pressure, etc.) that affect a pilot's work in the cockpit. Equipped with state-of-the-art flight simulators, the lab provides a safe and controlled environment for students to master the fundamentals of piloting.

In addition, a fleet of drones and a specialized flight cage with obstacle courses offer real-world flight experiences. Drone skills are currently used in a variety of industries including real estate, criminal investigations, sporting events, agriculture, architecture, and visual entertainment.

Program Highlights

  • Learn and apply basic drone maintenance skills

  • Use various construction methods and materials

  • Use first-person drones

  • Operate flight simulators

  • Understanding flight mechanics

Your Pathway to Success

Whatever your pathway, whether it's employment, enrollment, or enlistment, the Aviation & Drone Technology program program will provide you the opportunities to reach your goals through valued industry certifications, exposure to our college partners, and taking advantage of our Work-Based Learning program.

This program opens doors to numerous career paths including engineering, aviation, coding, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, and more. The emerging fields of drones and GIS technologies offer career opportunities in emergency response, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and logistics.

Course Overview

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems

  • Pilot Training

Certifications

  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification

  • Visual Line of Sight Systems Operations - Ground School (6 points)

College Partners

  • Sinclair Community College 

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