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Remote Drone Pilot

Madisonville Community College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 47.0609

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Madisonville, Kentucky

    2000 College Drive, Madisonville, Kentucky, 42431

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Quality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionSpeakingTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringMonitoringTime ManagementRepairingEquipment Maintenance

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematicsEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningFinger DexterityWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionVisualizationManual DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

  • Assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools,
  • Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or
  • Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, scr
  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes,
  • Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering ir
  • Perform installation, testing, adjustment, and repair of avionics equipment in uncrewed aerial vehicles, such as drones.
  • Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and
  • Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform
  • Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  • Operate, test, and troubleshoot uncrewed aerial systems, commonly known as drones, to ensure optimal performance.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareObject or component oriented development softwareIndustrial control softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePortal server softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base management system softwareProject management softwareProgram testing software

Tools

Adhesive application robotsAlligator jaw compression rivetersAnti-vibration glovesArc welding equipmentAssembly robotsAutorivetersBeading toolsBearing installation toolsBearing staking toolsBlind rivet gunsBrazing equipmentBurring toolsC-yoke compression rivetersCable cuttersCase wrenchesAdjustable wrenchesAlignment toolsAllen wrenchesAudio power metersBall peen hammersCenter punchesCircuit testersCold chiselsCombination wrenchesComponent test setsCrescent wrenchesData bus readersDesktop computersDiagonal cutting pliersDigital multimeters

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SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers51-2011.00
  • Avionics Technicians49-2091.00
  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians17-3021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Hand tools and basic fasteners — apply under direct supervision to secure parts and subassemblies on an aircraft assembly line.
  • Blueprints and illustrated work instructions — read and interpret with guidance to identify part relationships and assembly sequences on the shop floor.
  • Bolts, screws, and rivets — install following standard torque and fastening procedures under close technician oversight in a production environment.
  • Brackets and support clips — attach to designated mounting points using provided hardware under supervisor direction during initial assembly tasks.
  • Measuring instruments and go/no-go gauges — use to check basic fit and alignment of installed parts while following documented inspection checklists.
  • Parts with minor dimensional discrepancies — file, trim, or deburr under supervision to achieve proper fit and clearance during bench assembly.
  • Reference points and layout lines — mark on aircraft structure components using templates and scribes following supervisor-provided instructions.
  • Safety protocols and personal protective equipment — follow consistently in a manufacturing hangar environment while learning assembly station procedures.
  • Shop machinery such as drill presses and rivet guns — operate under direct guidance to fabricate or prepare basic parts for installation.
  • Assembly work orders and traveler documents — read and track with guidance to locate correct parts and materials for assigned daily tasks.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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