Aviation Maintenance Technician Plus

  • Credits: 15
  • Degree Type: Certificate
  • Location: Thief River Falls

Program Overview

The UAS certificate will concentrate on the maintenance and repair of the components of unmanned aerial systems to include: unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground control stations (GCSs), understanding the function of data links or the communication/guideance system between vehicle and satellites (line of sight), and a basic understanding of computer networks and their functionality within UAS. Courses are designed to create a skilled UAS Maintenance Technician with a broad understanding of commonly used UAS platforms at the functional level.




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Program Course Listings

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Required Courses
Course # Course Name Credit(s)
AVET 2131 Avionics I 5
CPTR 1132 Microcomputer Maintenance 3
CPTR 1136 Networking I 4
UAST 2110 Foundations of UAS 3
TOTAL CREDITS: 15
 

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Program Specific Requirements

Students are required to have the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification prior to enrolling into the program.

Program Accreditation

Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Program Faculty

  • Jonathan Beck
  • Executive Director and Principal Investigator
  • Campus: Aerospace Site
  • Tel: (218) 683-8831
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282
  • Zackary Nicklin
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Instructor
  • Campus: Airport
  • Tel: (218) 683-8830
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282