about the rov/drone operator technician program

San Diego is a center for innovation and ROVs are becoming the technology of choice for overwater, underwater, aerospace, retail delivery and agriculture industries. Our new program will employ hands-on training using state-of-the-art technology. Upon course completion, you'll be ready to take the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Drone Knowledge Test—the required exam you need to pass to get a Remote Pilot Certificate.

• Industry relevant curriculum using State-of-the-Art equipment
  
  
• Job placement assistance, with over a 90% employment rate
  
  
• Accelerated training that can get you into a job in less than 4 months
  
  
• GI Bill ® approved, WIOA funding approved programs

• Industrial safety 
• Electrical and specialty wiring 
• Programmable controllers 
• Machine design
• PC base data acquisition and control 
• GIS (geographic information systems)
• Electrical and mechanical repair     
• Introduction to submersible robotics
• Introduction to ROV/drone careers 
• ROV piloting 
• Introduction to drones (UAVs)
• Drone piloting
• FAA licensing requirements and regulations
• FAA exam prep
• Career Exploration and Readiness

Certifications

If students attend all classes, complete the necessary coursework, and pass the required tests, students will receive: A National Career Readiness Certificate, and a MiraCosta College Certificate of Accomplishment.

Career Paths

There are numerous openings for ROV and/or Drone Operators and Technicians in San Diego County and throughout the U.S.! Companies such as: TE Connectivity, Seabotix, Subnet Services, Global Diving and Salvage, Technip FMC, Progressive Global Energy and Natural Resources, and AeroVironment have job openings.