UAV
Military Programs
Overview
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Operator
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Operator Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight operators currently in the military who are seeking to improve their credentials and career prospects in the field. It focuses on aviation systems and the flight operation of UAVs.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Identify and safely/effectively use UAV features and components including: equipment, instruments, systems, communications, weaponry, aerodynamics, special features, etc.
- Use appropriate ground and air system features to effectively deploy, track, control, and retrieve a UAV in modern operational environments while adequately accounting for geographic, atmospheric, and missions considerations.
- Use appropriate ground and air system features to effectively deploy, track, control, and retrieve a UAV in modern operational environments while adequately accounting for geographic, atmospheric, and missions considerations.
- Safely operate a UAV and record flight information within broader aviation industry norms, standards, rules, and regulations.
- Use a UAV to perform accurate and discreet aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition in Support of a variety of military operations.
- Accurately interpret electro-optical and infrared video obtained by a UAV.
- Provide rapid and accurate feedback on UAV target identification and activities.
- Effectively coordinate an aircrew to perform a variety of UAV missions.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technicians currently in the military who are seeking to improve their credentials and career prospects in the field. It focuses on mechanical and electronic aircraft systems.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Determine appropriate specialty tools and perform maintenance inspections, assembly, disassembly, and fault isolation of the assigned Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS), and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Utilize integrated skills to emplace, displace, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair assigned Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
- Utilize integrated skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS).
- Utilize integrated skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair launch and recovery equipment, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Utilize integrated skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the associated surveillance and mission payload systems.
Admission Requirements
- Military credit toward this degree may apply, based on skill level, training, and/or coursework from military schools attended. See an academic advisor for details.
- This degree is run through the MOS credentialing program on Fort Huachuca and does not follow standard semester scheduling. UAV core courses are only available to military students attending the Army UAV school.
- This program is not eligible for federal financial aid as it is not open to all students.
Degree & Certificates
Important Dates
Program Information
Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Degree: 4 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
Degree: 60-63 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Degree: 4 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

Degree: 60-63 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

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