Remote Aircraft Pilot

The Remote Aircraft Pilot associate degree program at the University of North Dakota is offered by this public institution in Grand Forks, ND. The program is part of the air transportation CIP field (49.0109) and prepares students for careers operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in commercial, governmental, and research contexts.

The University of North Dakota has a broad aviation program portfolio, with related associate degrees in Flight Instructor, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Air Transportation, and Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, as well as bachelor's programs in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, Physician Associate/Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Students in the Remote Aircraft Pilot program can expect training in UAS operations, FAA regulations, flight planning, and remote sensing applications.