USI at HACC
Fast Track Program Details
12-Week Professional Remote Operator Program
Program Overview
The Fast Track Drone Pilot Program at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, is a hybrid program that includes in-depth instruction on Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) safety, regulatory certifications, and provides hands-on flight experience to prepare participants for a career in UAS. Multiple industry certifications will be earned from this streamlined curriculum, which can be completed in as few as 12 weeks.
Certifications Available:
1 - Remote Pilot Certificate (From the Federal Aviation Administration)
2 - Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) Operations Ground Certification - Safety Level 3 from USI
3 - VLOS Operations Flight Certification - Safety Level 4 from USI
4 - Certificate of Completion (From HACC)
Program Duration / Schedule
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- Duration: 12 weeks of intensive, full-time study
- Structure: Combination of online (day and evening sessions available) and instructor-led activities, including an on-site training residency at HACC's Harrisburg Campus
Cost: $4,500*
*Financing is available through Shop Pay and includes payment plan options.
Certification is valid for 24 months; recertification is accomplished by completing recurrent training.
Overview
Fast Track Program Details
12-Week Professional UAS Maintenance Technician Program
Program Overview
The UAS Maintenance Technician Program at HACC is a hybrid, fast-track program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in the maintenance of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The curriculum emphasizes Group 1 aircraft weighing less than 20 pounds and aligns with lower-risk operations conducted under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 regulations. Students receive in-depth instruction on sUAS classification, control systems, data links, payloads, electrical theory, inspections, and preventative maintenance, paired with hands-on experience to prepare participants for entry-level and advancing careers in UAS maintenance. Multiple industry certifications are earned through this streamlined program, which can be completed in 12 weeks..
Certifications Available:
1 - UAS Technology and Safety Fundamentals Certification (Safety Level 1 from USI)
2 - Principles of Maintenance Certification (Safety Level 2 From USI)
3 - Certificate of Completion (From HACC)
Program Duration / Schedule
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- Duration: 12 weeks of intensive, full-time study
- Structure: Combination of online and instructor-led activities, including an on-site training residency at HACC's Harrisburg Campus
Cost: $4,500*
*Financing is available through Shop Pay and includes payment plan options.
Certification is valid for 24 months; recertification is accomplished by completing recurrent training.
Overview
Skills You'll Gain:
- Regulations
- Meteorology
- Airspace
- Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)
- Safety Best Practices
- Full Prep for the FAA Part 107 UAG exam
Great For:
- Entry-level employees or individuals seeking employment in the unmanned aviation industry
- Professionals in Public Safety, Construction, Agriculture, Real Estate, Emergency Response, Academia, and beyond!
Commercial Remote Pilot (FAA Part 107) Workshop Details
2-day Part 107 Exam Prep Workshop
Workshop Overview
Our 2-Day Part 107 Exam Prep Workshop is designed for individuals who want the fastest and most effective path to earning their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate. Through live, instructor-led training, hands-on exercises, and interactive discussions, students gain a deeper understanding of the material than self-study alone can provide. The accelerated classroom format keeps learners engaged, allows them to ask questions in real time, and builds the confidence needed to succeed on exam day. .
The workshop covers all topics required by the FAA to pass the Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) examination, including regulations, airspace, weather, and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM). Registration also includes full access to USI's self-paced online Part 107 course for additional study and review, and a laminated Part 107 quick-reference study guide—giving students the tools, support, and confidence to pass the exam.
Cost: $550
