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Trinidad State Junior College Certificate in Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS)
Trinidad State Junior College

Trinidad State Junior College

Certificate in Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS)

Certificate

English

Full time

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Certificate in Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) equips students with critical skills in drone technology and applications. This program focuses on the operational and regulatory aspects of UAS, emphasizing safety and efficiency in diverse environments.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in fields like aerial photography, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and public safety. Job roles may include UAS operator, drone technician, and UAS program manager, leveraging skills gained for effective employment in the rapidly growing drone industry.

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).