AUSO Ground

About the Certification

This certification validates an individual's expertise in planning Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations. The recipient has demonstrated proficiency in autopilot programming, Detect-and-Avoid technologies, and understanding the operational limits required for safe BVLOS navigation.

Skills You'll Gain:

• Flight Planning
• Risk Assessment
• System Limitations
• Autopilot Programming
• Display Interpretation

Great For:

• Mid-level employees or individuals seeking to upskill in the unmanned aviation industry
• Newly hired staff working at Part 135 or Part 108 Operators

Certification Process

Step 1: Complete the Prep Course

The online course has hours of content, including explanation videos, practice exams, and original content developed by our team of experts.

Step 2: Take the exam

The exam is proctored online or in-person and consists of 70 multiple-choice questions. Participants have 1.5 hours to complete the exam and must achieve a 70% or greater score to earn the certification. Individuals are allowed up to three attempts to pass. 

Step 3: Maintain your certification

Certification is valid for 24 months; recertification is accomplished by completing recurrent training.

What You'll Learn in the Prep Course

The preparatory course consists of three modules:

Module 1: Covers the system limitations and performance parameters of specific air vehicle components, control station components and interfaces, and payloads.

Module 2: Covers the planning considerations applicable to Beyond Line-of-Sight operations and methods to comply with FAA issued Certificates of Authorization or Waiver.

Module 3: Introduces planning scenarios that require the programming of control station software and validation for flight paths. 

Delivery Format

• This is an online and instructor-led course.
• The course materials are provided online via USI’s Learning Management System.
• Instructor sessions are delivered using Microsoft Teams.
• You will have 12 months to complete the course and exam, which starts from the date you purchase the course.

Career Pathways

This course is part of the following pathways:

• Professional Remote Operator (PRO®) Pathway
• UAS Maintenance Technician (UMXT®) Pathway