DRONE TRAINING PROGRAM
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DRONE TRAINING PROGRAM
The Scott Milliner Outreach Center, in collaboration with Alpha Drones USA, Inc. is proud to present a new 6-week Commercial Drone Training Program. Earn a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot License by successfully completing this program.
QUALIFICATION AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Qualification and Internship program is a five-phase vocational training program for Commercial Drone Operators:
Phase 0 – Enrollment
All interested candidates must sign up on our website, complete a Career Assessment, participate in a 15-minute screening call, and finish all Career Link assessments and protocols. If you have any questions please email us at scottmillineroutreach.com
Phase I – FAA Remote Pilot Certification Course
This course is designed to prepare the airman to take and pass the FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge Exam. Upon passing the multiple-choice exam, the license is earned upon submitting exam results to the FAA. The license will provide the commercial privilege to fly small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) legally in the United States national airspace system.
Phase II – Qualification Training
FAA Remote Pilots will choose which small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) or unmanned aerial system (UAS) from the Alpha Drones USA drone fleets. Upon selection, the Remote Pilot will receive distance learning, ground school, and flight training specific to the sUAS/UAS.
Upon demonstrating equipment competency, the Remote Pilot will then learn how the specific drone applies to a specific service (agriculture, pest control, building exterior cleaning, window washing, window rinsing, anti-icing/de-icing, cinematography, real estate marketing, film & production, etc.).
Phase III – On the Job Internship Operating Experience
Selected Qualified Remote Pilots will build onsite operating experience specific to the qualified drone and service(s).
Phase IV – Job Readiness Preparation
Selected Qualified Remote Pilots, at the completion of the operating experience, will prepare for interview opportunities with the intent to secure any of the following:
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Full-time employment
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Part-time employment
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Contractor or Subcontractor
Course Supplies:
Computer-Based Training software: Included in the price of Phase I.
PPE and Safety Equipment: Available for daily use during Phases II and III, and must be returned.
Other PPE: Including uniform shirts, badges, and other employee/contractor gear will be available for purchase upon hiring.
Course Prerequisites:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, able to read, write, and speak English. Certain medical issues and criminal history may disqualify you from training. Please reach out with any specific questions.
General Course Calendar and Overview:
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Phase I: 6 weeks, consisting of ten online classroom sessions, with self-study computer-based training software.
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Phase II: Ground school (in-class training sessions): 4 hours; Flight school (hands-on training): 10 hours.
experience* (*Scheduling based on factors such as weather and availability).
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Phase III: Three full days of on-the-job internship
Program Costs:
The complete program cost is $8,000. This does not include the FAA Written Examination Fee which is $175.00 USD. Some states will fund this program through each candidate's respective county, which may also cover a paid internship experience.
The cost of the program can be paid out of pocket or funded if a candidate meets the requirements from their county's funded programs.
This extends to all 11 counties we are providing training for: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland.
Funding Options:
Option 1: Payment in full due at the end of Phase 0.
Option 2: Pay 50% at enrollment and the remaining 50% at the completion of Phase I.
The Scott Milliner Outreach Center & Alpha Drones USA are a grant-funded eligible training provider in several states.
Refund Policy:
Partial refunds, minus any fees, may only be considered for medical or emergency reasons.
Email us at scottmillineroutreach@gmail.com for any enrollment questions and information!
EXPANDED PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
2024 CLASS SCHEDULE
DRONE TRAINING PROGRAM REGISTRATION INSTRUCTION STEPS:
(CAREFULLY FOLLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT AND CHECK EMAIL FOR FOLLOWING STEPS)
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
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Fill out your SMOC Drone Training Program Application (REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT).
In your Welcome Email you will receive a Calendly Link to book a time for a 15 Minute Screening in order to proceed to STEP 2.
FILL OUT APPLICATION HERE:
(Accessible by the Yellow Button Below),
2. Find your respective county on the PA CAREER LINKS Website
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Once you access The PA Career Links County Search Tool (Accessible by the Yellow Button Below), you will type in the respective zip code and milage range for which county you reside in and search for your nearest PA CAREER LINKS Office
3. After locating your respective PA CAREER LINKS Office You will PRINT out the Drone Certification and Qualification Program class information to present to a PA CAREER LINKS representative (Accessible by the Yellow Button Below)
4. Once Printing out the Drone Certification and Program Link you will bring in that printed form, your Pennsylvania ID and ask to speak to with an PA CAREER LINKS Manager on site to assist your with your PA CAREER LINKS Certification Process (REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT)
5. Enroll on CAREER LINK Website with work history and education history. Once scheduled to meet with an Intake worker the applicant will have to present required documents and take a reading and math assessment to get a base on comprehension and mathematics skills. Applicants must at least have a high school diploma and are required to complete a Career Plan (Based On Career Link Requirements)
6. Once Career Plan and all other required information is reviewed by Career Links Case Manager you will go through an approval process and receive follow up information regarding your first class shortly after!
7. Following steps post enrollment will be sent to the email provided in the application form above and stay on the look out for further updates!
WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO JOIN OUR PROGRM AND LEARN HOW TO FLY!! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PARTNERS & FAA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS HEAD TO ALPHA DRONES USA
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