Program Highlights

  • Experience flying through professional grade flight simulation.
  • Apply knowledge and skills to the flying and navigation of fixed wing aircraft.
  • Examine flight systems, controls, crew operations, radio communications, and navigating procedures.

Career Focus

  • The first step to earning your remote pilot certificate and passing the FAA written pilot exam is to successfully complete the two-year program. During the program, it’s time to learn and pass both exams. Finally, it’s time to update your resume and apply for and land a drone operator position and/or continue your path by completing flight hours towards a pilot license.

Listing of Instructional Topics

Year One:

  • Weather
  • Airport Operations
  • FAA Practice Testing
  • Part 107 Pilot Test Prep
  • Aviation Weather Theory
  • National Airspace System
  • Aeromedical Factors
  • Aviation Safety

Year Two:

  • Aircraft Documentation
  • Aircraft Performance
  • FAA Regualtions
  • Chart Navigation
  • Navigation Geometry
  • Private Pilot Research
  • Capstone Project
  • 3D Modeling

Aviation Technology Entry Level Salary Range*

  • Annual: $45,000 – $90,000

*Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages

Related Career Pathways

  • Airline Pilot
  • Commercial Pilot
  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Drone Pilot
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Aircraft Maintenance