What You Will Learn
Learn about aeronautical terminology, FAA requirements and regulations, airport operations, types of drones and their usage, careers, map reading, pilot performance factors, flight restrictions, and effect of weather. Explore practical applications and flight training. Learn about emergency procedures, radio communication, drone performance, defensive handling, drone loading, drone maintenance, inspection procedures, decision making, FAA registration and marking, crew resource management, and more. Class will prepare for the FAA certification exam.
Drone Pilot Students learn:
- Regulations
- Flight training
- How to safely operate a drone
- Weather effects on drone operation
Curriculum
This certification is held in a Hybrid format – online via Zoom and in-person on the CCM campus.
Weeks 1-10, Tues, 6-8:30 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Weeks 11-13, Sat only, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Careers in the Field
Drone pilots are in high demand right now and that demand will only keep increasing in the years that follow. In fact, according to market research, the drone industry is expected to have a 51.1% growth rate in the next five years. Multiple companies are set to spend over $16 billion on drones in the next 8 years, with advertising agencies, construction, and security firms being among the first. (Dronesgator.com)
Certified Drone Pilots are in demand in many industries, including
- Hospitality/tourism industry
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Emergency response
- Law enforcement
- Retail
- Sport/entertainment
- Real estate and more!
Why study at CCM?
The Center for Workforce Development at CCM offers a short-term Drone Pilot certification program. This program is designed for students who wish to move quickly into the job market without enrolling in a degree program. The course includes 23 sessions over 13 weeks that will prepare students for a Drone Pilot career. Preparing for and passing the FAA certification exam after these classes will help students stand out as a premier candidate for a quality Drone pilot role.
Paying for Your Drone Pilot Certification
If you are unemployed, you may qualify for funding to help pay for this program. If this applies to you, click here for instructions on how to proceed.
Veterans
If you are a veteran, you may qualify for funding to help pay for this program. If this applies to you, click here to fill out the interest form.
Contact Us
Center for Workforce Development, County College of Morris
Student Community Center, Room 125
214 Center Grove Road, Randolph NJ 07869
E: wfd@ccm.edu
P: 973-328-5187
Course
Remote Pilot (Drone) FAA 107 Certification (AVI-100E)
In order to fly a drone under the FAA’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements and procedures for safely flying drones. Industrial drones provide new and versatile ways for businesses to operate. FAA certified drone pilots are in demand as the drone industry grows. Drones are used in the hospitality/tourism industry, healthcare, agriculture, emergency response, law enforcement, retail, sport/entertainment, real estate and more.
In partnership with a leading industrial drone operator, Alpha Aviation, you will prepare to take the FAA certification exam after completion of this course that features introductory flight lessons, real world drone applications and job readiness training, as well as acquire the classroom knowledge to prepare you for certification. Learn the vocabulary, applicable regulations, airspace classification, operating requirements, flight restrictions, weather and weather effects on drone operation, charts and maps and decision-making. An important part of the class will be operating the drones for flight training. AVI-100E.
Learn about aeronautical terminology, FAA requirements and regulations, airport operations, types of drones and their usage, careers, map reading, pilot performance factors, flight restrictions, and affect of weather. Explore practical applications and flight training. Learn about emergency procedures, radio communication, drone performance, defensive handling, drone loading, drone maintenance, inspection procedures, decision making, FAA registration and marking, crew resource management, and more. Class will prepare for the FAA certification exam.
The FAA 107 exam must be proctored and facilitated at FAA-approved testing centers. The FAA exam fee is not included in this course.
INSTRUCTORS: Kelvin King, Founder/CEO AlphaDronesUSA (Commercial Airline Pilot, Certified Drone Pilot), Andrew Flor (Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Certified Remote Pilot), Devin Keena (Private Airline Pilot, Flight Instructor, Certified Drone Pilot), Carlos Velasquez (Helicopter Pilot, Certified Drone Pilot)
Hybrid – Remote-live instruction and in-person labs
Please note: This is not a class about recreational drones. It is for those interested in entering the emerging profession of piloting industrial drones.
Dates TBD
Hybrid – online via Zoom and in-person on the CCM campus – HPE 216
23 sessions, 13 weeks: 71.5 hrs, CEU 7.15
Weeks 1-10, Tues, 6-8:30 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Weeks 11-13, Sat only, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $3,999
Students must complete the entire course to be eligible to take advantage of internship opportunities.
