Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - UAVT)

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.

THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IS RUN 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:

  • Determine appropriate specialty tools and perform maintenance inspections, assembly, disassembly, and fault isolation of the assigned Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS), and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
  • Utilize integrated skills to emplace, displace, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair assigned Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
  • Utilize integrated skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS).
  • Utilize integrated skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair launch and recovery equipment, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
  • Utilize integrated skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the associated surveillance and mission payload systems.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

OR

ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab*

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied Mathematics**

3

OR

MAT 132LApplied Mathematics with Support Lab*

3

or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3

OR

CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 24-40 CREDITS

AVT 121Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintenance

4-6

AVT 122Unmanned Aircraft Systems Electronics

1-3

AVT 124Surveillance and Payload Systems Maintenance

1-3

AVT 221Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintenance

9-14

AVT 222Universal Ground Control Station Maintenance

9-14

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)

Recommended Electives

AVT 123Launch and Recovery Systems Maintenance

1-3

AVT 223Ground Support Equipment Maintenance

4-6

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS