Associate Degree in Aviation Technology - Unmanned Aerial Systems
Green River College
Key Information
Campus location
Auburn, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
90 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,830 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
Green River designed its Aviation Technology program to provide students with real-world education and competitive advantages in the job market.
Advanced technology, exceptional instructors, and specialized Federal Aviation Administration-approved programs prepare students of every experience level with a foundation in aviation weather, air transportation, air traffic control, English, and math.
Equipment
Redbird Motion Simulator
Log training and classroom hours in this full-motion flight simulator. Five wraparound screens combined with an electric motion platform and a customizable instrument deck for realistic training.
Air Traffic Control Lab
Green River Aviation houses the only air traffic control lab in the Pacific Northwest. Advanced computer software simulates real-life air traffic so students gain exposure to the air traffic environment in the classroom.
Wind Tunnel
Learn the aerodynamics of aircrafting right on campus with a wind tunnel that simulates the movement of air around an aircraft in flight.
CTI Program
Green River Aviation is one of 36 institutions selected by the FAA for the Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program.
The CTI program establishes an official partnership between the FAA and select aviation education programs. Green River recommends its students to the FAA for hire as air traffic controllers, granting students an advantage in the extremely competitive hiring process. Successful program completion and selection by the FAA can potentially feed directly into air traffic controller training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma.
There are additional requirements students must meet beyond acceptance to Green River's Aviation Technology program to participate in the CTI program.
Overview
This degree will introduce the student to the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and will allow them to learn about the regulatory environment, licensing requirements for an operator, operational issues, and commercial uses and limitations of unmanned aerial vehicles. The degree will also instruct students in basic and advanced flying skills with emphasis in photography, cyber security and various other topics.
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Curriculum
90 Credits
This degree will introduce the student to the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and will allow them to learn about the regulatory environment, licensing requirements for an operator, operational issues, and commercial uses and limitations of unmanned aerial vehicles. The degree will also instruct students in basic and advanced flying skills with an emphasis on photography, cyber security, and various other topics.
Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits)
Satisfies related instruction requirements.
Written Communication (5 credits)
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (5 credits)
- Any college-level (MATH) course 5 credits
Natural Science (5 credits)
- Any Natural Science Distribution course with a lab 5 credits
Humanities (5 credits)
Choose one of the following:
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
- CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 5
- CMST 238 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 5
Core Requirements (70 credits)
- AVIA 107 - Drone Operations Credits: 5
- AVIA 111 - Private Pilot Ground School Credits: 5
- AVIA 123 - Aviation Weather Credits: 5
- AVIA 151 - Aviation GIS Credits: 5
- AVIA 159 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Physical Security Credits: 5
- AVIA 212 - Human Factors for Aviators Credits: 5
- AVIA 270 - Air Traffic Control Fundamentals Credits: 5
- AVIA 271 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Cybersecurity Credits: 5
- PHOTO 111 - Beginning Digital Photography Credits: 5
- PHOTO 112 - Intermediate Digital Photography Credits: 5
- IT 131 - Introduction to Networks Credits: 5
- IT 135 - CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation Credits: 5
- CS 108 - Data Science Foundations Credits: 5
- SDEV 106 - Front-End Web Development Credits: 5
Career Opportunities
Employment Outlook
Occupations: Air Traffic Controller, Professional Controller, Air Traffic Control Specialist
Earnings: Range from $41.75 to $60.25 an hour, entry to mid-level.
Occupations: Airport Management, Airport Operations Coordinator
Earnings: Range from $22.99 to $28.63 an hour, entry to mid-level.