Manned and Unmanned Aviation Studies at UMA delivers a program of study for students who aspire to be pilots. Remotely piloted aircraft students also learn how to design, build, and maintain both fixed wing and quadcopter aircraft. They design systems with video and telemetry equipment and learn how to fly commercial missions

With the growing demand for commercial manned and unmanned pilots, the future for graduates of UMA’s Aviation programs soars to new heights.

Fall Semester

UAS210: Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft + Lab (4 credits)

Notes:

  • Optional fee FAA Remote Pilot Certificate – $160
  • Please make sure to apply for the companion lab section.

Spring Semester

UAS110 Introduction to Aviation (3 Credits)

Fall Semester

AVI141 Private Pilot Ground School (4 Credits)

Notes: 

  • Online content requires access 1 week prior to classes starting. (last-minute applications won’t be considered)

Spring Semester

AVI141 Continued & Special Topics Course (Simulator Flying) (3 Credits)

Notes:

  • Simulator time can be scheduled for the weekend in 2 sessions. Students will need to complete 5 hours.

Summer Academy Programming

Pre-Flight Academy

  • Open to students who have successfully completed their junior year in high school and have successfully completed both courses in the Junior Year sequence of this Directed Credits Program.
  • Details & Application for UMA’s 2023 Early College Pre-Flight Academy to be announced at a later date.

Flight Academy

  • Open to students who have completed their senior year in high school and have successfully completed all courses in this Directed Credits Program.
  • Details & Application for UMA’s 2023 Early College Flight Academy to be announced at a later date.

Tuition coverage under DOE Aspirations Tuition Waiver program assumes student eligibility. Please contact UMA’s Office of Early College if you have questions about your potential eligibility for this program. Other costs, such as optional certification, course fees, textbooks, etc. are not waived and are the financial responsibility of the student.

Related Majors and Certificates at UMA

  • Bachelor of Science in Aviation: Traditional Pilot or Remote Pilot
  • Advanced Aviation Certificate

Related Careers

  • Military Pilot Training
    • 4 Year Degree
  • Commercial Pilot
    • Charter Pilot
    • CFI
    • Airlines
  • Remote Pilot – Corporate Level
  • Airport Operations/Management