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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician

Cochise County Community College District

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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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. 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.

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Arizona

    Arizona

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingMathematicsActive ListeningMonitoringSystems AnalysisJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

GeographyComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Problem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detecti
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  • Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
  • Operate remote sensing equipment on drones to collect data in areas that are difficult to access or require high-resolution imagery.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareCharting softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareWeb platform development software

Tools

Airfield lighting equipmentAnemometersDJI GS ProDesktop computersDigital camerasDroneDeployField computersFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVGamma ray scintillometersGeophysical magnetometersGlobal positioning system GPS devicesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversGround control targetsHyperspectral imaging equipmentLanding pad

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium19-4099.03Remote Sensing Technicianstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Aerial and satellite imagery acquisition — coordinate and execute using LiDAR, multispectral, and thermal sensor platforms with reduced oversight on routine mapping assignments.
  • Remote sensing image analysis system outputs — verify integrity and accuracy independently by applying quality assurance procedures and resolving common data anomalies.
  • Remotely sensed data layers — integrate with GIS datasets routinely by selecting appropriate coordinate reference systems and resampling methods in analytical software environments.
  • Image enhancement routines — select and apply within graphics and analytical software to optimize classification accuracy and visual interpretation for standard project deliverables.
  • Photo mosaics of moderate geographic extents — build by merging scanned image datasets using image processing software with attention to seamline quality and radiometric consistency.
  • Raw flight and sensor data — manipulate in-field or post-mission to correct for atmospheric effects and geometric distortions in support of client deliverable timelines.
  • Mapping project requirements — contribute to planning discussions by presenting technical assessments of sensor suitability and data coverage to project teams and scientists.
  • Interdisciplinary project stakeholders — consult with surveyors, cartographers, and engineers routinely to clarify data needs and resolve minor technical discrepancies on active projects.
  • Analytical and scientific software tools — apply to perform quantitative analysis of remotely sensed indices such as NDVI or land surface temperature in environmental study contexts.
  • Technical reports summarizing data acquisition and processing results — write clearly and accurately for review by senior scientists and project managers on multimonth deliverable cycles.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
71%
Placement Rate
24%