Nov. 26, 2013 -
PRLog -- The Unmanned Vehicle University small UAV Pilot Training course announces the first graduate to interview for a Predator Sensor Operator job with Gneral Atomics in San Diego. The student had no prior UAV experience. The student was a security specialist in the Army National Guard. This course is certified by the government Workforce Investment Act. If any state would like to include our course in their offerings, please contact us at 602-759-7372.
The small UAV pilot training course consists of three phases. Phase 1 is an online ground school that familiarizes you with small UAVs. During Phase 2, the student receives a simulator in the mail and the instructor works with the student. During Phase 3, the student receives 3 days of in person flight training at one of the UVU flight training centers.
Unmanned Vehicle University (UVU) is the only University in the world licensed to grant Doctorate and Masters Degrees in Unmanned (Air, Ground, Sea) Systems Engineering and a Certificate in UAS Project Management as a totally online curriculum. The University’s primary focus area is on Unmanned Air, Ground and Sea Systems education and training. Most of the faculty at the school have PhDs in engineering and combined experience of over 500 years. The schools UAV instructor pilots have combined experience of over 60,000 hours in Predator, Reaper, Global Hawk, Hermes, Heron, Aerostar and many small UAVs. UVU is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Centrally located on the NE corner of Central Ave & Washington St. close to many civic, cultural and sporting venues. Attractions and destinations within walking distance of UVU. US Airways Center, Chase Field, Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona Science Center, The Herberger Theatre, Symphony Hall, Phoenix City Hall, Arizona State University, Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix Municipal Court, Arizona Biomedical Collaborative and University of Arizona College of Medicine. For more information visit the school website at www.uxvuniversity.com
Account Phone Number