Program specifics about earning an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technician Certificate at Northland.
Program Description
The UAS Maintenance Technician Certificate will concentrate on the maintenance and repair of the components of uncrewed aircraft systems to include: uncrewed aircraft (UAs), control stations (CSs), understanding the function of data links or the communication/guidance system between aircraft and control station, 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.
Program Accreditation
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Learner Outcomes
- Student will identify primary systems and vehicles being utilized in the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) industry and their correct vehicle/system classification and function.
- Student will apply the appropriate safety work habits and procedures.
- Student will demonstrate principles of troubleshooting for various UAS maintenance tasks.
- Student will demonstrate the proper use of hand tools appropriate to the UAS industry.
- Student will perform aircraft maintenance and repair using technical information provided by the various UAS manufacturers to assure an airworthy condition.
- Student will configure, install, and maintain UAS computer networking operating systems and hardware.
- Student will repair and maintain components of the control stations (CS).
- Student will maintain and repair communication/data systems linking uncrewed aircrafts to CS.