GCSC selected for FAA Training Program

Panama City, Florida – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has selected Gulf Coast State College’s Unmanned Vehicle Systems Program for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Program or the UAS-CTI.  

“It is an honor to be a part of this elite group. With this selection, we are now members of the Consortium for Small Unmanned Aircraft System Technology Training. As members of the consortium, we are eligible to participate in annual meetings and other events with the FAA facilitating the development and sharing of best practices” stated Melanie Boyd, GCSC Division Chair for Business and Technology.   

The FAA’s UAS-CTI program recognizes institutions that prepare students for careers in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones. In order to qualify for the initiative, schools must offer a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in UAS or a degree with a minor, concentration, or certificate in UAS. Schools must provide curriculum covering various aspects of UAS training, including hands-on flight practice, maintenance, uses, applications, privacy concerns, safety, and federal policies concerning UAS.  

For additional information, please contact Jose Lopez-Banquero at jlopezbaq@gulfcoast.edu or 850.769.1551 ext. 4012.