Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Operator - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - UAVO)

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.

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.

THE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FLIGHT OPERATOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE MOS CREDENTIALING PROGRAM ON FORT HUACHUCA AND DOES NOT FOLLOW STANDARD SEMESTER SCHEDULING.

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.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101	Composition**	3
	OR
ENG 101L	Composition with Support Lab*	3
ENG 102	English Composition**	3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132	Applied Mathematics**	3
	OR
MAT 132L	Applied Mathematics with Support Lab*	3
	or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116	Computer Essentials*	3
	OR
CIS 120	Introduction to Information Systems**	3

CORE CURRICULUM 26-44 CREDITS

UVO 101	Introduction to Military UAV Operations	5-8
UVO 102	UAV Airfield and Ground Control Fundamentals	4-8
UVO 103	UAV Airspace and Aviation School Fundamentals	5-9
UVO 201	UAV Pilot Flight Operations	5-9
UVO 202	UAV RSTA Missions	5-9