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UAS (Unmanned Air Systems-Drones)

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Career Industries (some but not limited to):

  • Oil and Gas/Utilities
    • Powerlines
    • Solar panels
    • Wind turbines
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate
  • Law enforcement
  • Precision Agriculture
Possible Careers and Salaries:

UAS Pilot (Oregon)

Average yearly salary of $66,478 or an hourly rate of $32. The range of pay is $46,402 – $80,838.

Precision Agriculture

Average yearly salary of $52,250 or an hourly rate of $25.12 . The range of pay is $28,650 – $66,620.

Industry & Salary:

Aerospace and Defense | $155,230

Construction | $79,368

Environmental Services | $83,856

Film and Video | $69,107

Mapping and Surveying | $95,966

Real Estate | $84,459

Transportation | $85,715

Pendleton, Oregon is home to a growing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. The city is located in a remote area of the state, which makes it ideal for UAS testing and development. The Pendleton UAS Range (PUR) is a FAA-certified UAS development and flight test center that offers a variety of services to UAS companies, including airspace management, ground support, and flight training.

The UAS industry in Pendleton is supported by a number of local businesses and organizations, including the Pendleton UAS Alliance, the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce, and the Blue Mountain Community College. The Pendleton UAS Alliance is a non-profit organization that promotes the UAS industry in the area. The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce provides resources and support to businesses in the area, including UAS companies. The Blue Mountain Community College offers a variety of UAS-related programs, including a UAS pilot training program.

The UAS industry in Pendleton is growing rapidly. In 2021, the city hosted the Pendleton UAS Summit, which brought together UAS experts from around the world. The summit helped to raise awareness of the UAS industry in Pendleton and to attract new businesses to the area.

The UAS industry is expected to continue to grow in Pendleton in the coming years. The city’s remote location and its supportive business environment make it an ideal location for UAS companies.

Here are some of the benefits of the UAS industry in Pendleton:

  • Economic development: The UAS industry is creating jobs and stimulating economic growth in Pendleton.
  • Innovation: The UAS industry is driving innovation in a variety of fields, including agriculture, transportation, and public safety.
  • Job opportunities: The UAS industry is creating new job opportunities for pilots, engineers, technicians, and other professionals.
  • Education: The UAS industry is providing opportunities for education and training in UAS-related fields.

Non-Credit Training Certificate: Professional Pilot:Sept30 – Oct.11

Non-Credit Training Certificate: Flight Lab: Oct.14 – Oct.25

 

Courses for each training certificate will run Monday-Friday from 8-5.

Students will need to apply through BMCC before entering the program. APPLY NOW!

Limited class size and special registration.
For more information, contact the Baker City Campus at (541) 523-9127.

Degrees & Certificates

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in Precision Agriculture will provide students with a multidisciplinary background in agricultural production, technology, and farm management. Students may specialize in one of three areas: irrigation maintenance, data analyst, or farm manager. 

The job outlook for precision agriculture is very strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of agricultural and food scientists will grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is being driven by the increasing demand for food and agricultural products, as well as the growing use of precision agriculture technologies.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) AAS is designed to graduate a professional workforce who operate on par with manned aviation organizations. Students will learn how to operate UAS in a variety of different settings including surveying and mapping, search and rescue (S&R), environmental monitoring, and police surveillance. Advanced skills in mission planning, pre-flight inspections, programming, equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), data collection, and analysis, are emphasized.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Certificate is designed to train a professional workforce how to operate UAS in a variety of different settings including surveying and mapping, search and rescue (S&R), environmental monitoring, and police surveillance. Essential skill sets including mission planning, pre-flight inspections, programming, equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance, and autopilot software are emphasized. This one-year certificate constitutes the first-year classes of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems AAS.

Certificate of Completion

Students who successfully complete the training will receive a certification for the skills and knowledge necessary in the field of UAS airframes and aerodynamics, system designs and components, autopilot programming and fundamentals, sensors and payload operations, how to operate in National Airspace for UAS operations, and FAA UAS Regulations.

  • Understand the evolution of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • Be able to monitor, interpret and plan UAS missions around weather
  • Understand the principles of aerodynamics and flight
  • Know the proper procedures for operating within the National Airspace
  • Gain operational knowledge of various Autopilots and user interface across UAS
  • Be able to assess the proper sensor for industry requirements
  • Gain proficiency with pre-/post-flight operations and in-flight procedures
  • Know all of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations that apply to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Apply Now. Applications will be processed in date received order until course is full.  Applicants will be notified by email of their status.

Cost: $4,600 Not Financial Aid Eligible

Non-Credit Training Certificate – UAS Professional Pilot

The Flight Camp NCTC takes completers of the UAS Professional Pilot NCTC to the next level by providing students aircraft specific familiarization on both multi-rotor and fixed-wing VTOL aircraft through hands-on maintenance and supervised live flight operations in active airspace. Certificate content includes:

  • Manual and automated flight with both multirotor and industry-recognized fixed wing aircraft
  • Maintenance of rotary, fixed wing, and Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) fixed wing aircraft
  • Flight planning with rotary, fixed wing, and VTOL fixed wing aircraft
  • Technical training to fly in FAA approved airspace and in cooperation with the nation’s largest UAS test range.
  • Note: The prerequisite for this certificate is the Non-Credit Training Certificate, UAS Professional Pilot

If you’re interested in a career in UAS, get started at BMCC to take advantage of our small class sizes and accessible faculty.

Cost: $4,600 Not Financial Aid Eligible

Non-Credit Training Certificate – Flight Labs

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