USI UAS PILOT BOOTCAMP

A condensed pathway to industry certification and workforce

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GCSCBrought to by Gulf Coast State College in Partnership with Unmanned Safety Institute

Financial Assistance & Scholarships Available

Minimal Cost to Student

Employment Pathways & Careers

Salary Range 55k - 130k at Stage 2

Receive College Credit

Digital Credentials Through CREDLY

Up to 8 Industry Certifications

Experienced Industry Instructors

Online/Virtual Learning Options

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Next Class Starting August 17, 2020!

Stage 1-2

Calling all current military, exiting military entering the workforce and their spouses!  

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NOTE: This program is also available to any resident of Bay, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Wakulla Counties in Florida.  Applications are accepted into each Stage of the program by seat availability and performance in coursework and training. Priority seating is given to exiting military members and their spouses.

Online instruction by GCSC & USI Instructors.  These hybrid live instruction programs can be completed from the comfort of your home.  Flight training will take place onsite and will occur at the end of each program cycle.

What industries utilize unmanned technology?

UNMANNED INDUSTRY CAREER CLUSTERS


Construction


Agriculture



Arts and Audio/Visual Technology




Energy and Utility


Public Safety



Forestry





Telecommunications


Mining



Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics




Manufacturing




Engineering



Marketing and Sales

 

Who is Hiring Unmanned Pilots?

See Employers at: Unmanned Connect®

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Industry Certification and College Credit!

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Stage 1 Schedule and Timeline

5 Weeks (Includes 1 week in-person flight training) at a location TBD

Start Dates: June 15, 2020 | August 17, 2020 | September 8, 2020 | September 28, 2020

Stage 2 Schedule and Timeline

11 Weeks (includes 2-3 weeks of in-person flight training) at a location TBD

Tentative Start Date: September 28, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I finish my AS degree upon completion of the industry certification program?
Yes! The only question would be what other financial aid may be available to you.  Gulf Coast State College can help with this!
How much will this program REALLY cost me?
College tuition and industry certification education and training are covered as part of this program.  The only potential costs out of pocket for this program would be onsite training requirements which would be no longer than 1 week at stage 1, and no longer than 3 weeks at stage 2.
I've never flown an unmanned aircraft, can I still take part in this program?
Yes! If seats are available, this program is available to you.  
Can I complete the Advanced certs in Stage 2 without completing the 2-3 week flight training?
Yes!  This is possible and common, especially if you don't plan on operating technology at that level but are looking for safety management, payload operations, or data processing type of job roles in the industry.  Please be sure to let us know that in the application process.