Certificate in Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS)
- Trinidad, USA
- Alamosa, USA
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Trinidad State Junior College's Certificate in Unmanned Aviation Systems trains learners in drone and UAS operations, focusing on safe, proficient piloting. You’ll start by earning the FAA small UAS pilots certificate, then pursue additional certifications and flight experience. Hands-on instruction covers flight dynamics, ground control systems, national airspace, safety protocols, federal law and regulations, weather and climate, payloads, personnel decision making, mission planning, rotary and fixed‑wing drones, and current applications such as mapping and inspection.
Career Outcomes: Possible roles include UAS pilot, aerial surveyor, inspection technician, agricultural drone operator, emergency response operator, photogrammetrist, flight operations specialist, and GIS technician.
Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) is an important emerging technology with an expanding range of applications. Drones are being used regularly in energy, agriculture, transportation, emergency services, natural resources, photography, mapping, recreation, and the list is growing. Drones will share airspace with manned aviation, and the need for safe pilots is a priority. The TSJC UAS program focuses on training an upcoming and needed workforce to become safe and proficient pilots. A first step is to earn your FAA small UAS pilots certificate, followed by additional certifications and various flight experiences to bolster your marketability in this profession.
Hands-on experiences include:
Flight dynamics
Ground control systems
National Airspace
Safety Protocols
Federal Law/Regulations
Weather and climate
Payloads
Personnel decision making
Mission Planning
Rotary and Fixed Wing drones
Applications (current and future).
