TEEX Accredited Programme – Basic sUAS Airmanship
ASTI-TEEX-CO-CERT-SUAS-AIR-202 | Foundation Training in Safe and Controlled Drone Operations
Programme Overview
Foundation-Level UAS Airmanship Certification
This TEEX-accredited certification develops core airmanship competencies for safe, controlled, and compliant unmanned aircraft operations in industrial and commercial environments. Designed for those entering the field, it bridges foundational theory with practical operational discipline.
UAS Operations
Core unmanned aerial system procedures and flight fundamentals
Operational Safety
Flight discipline and safety protocol integration
Environmental Awareness
Real-world flight condition assessment and response
Risk Management
Emergency response fundamentals and hazard mitigation
Who Should Attend
Built for Those Entering the Field
This course is purpose-built for individuals beginning careers in unmanned aircraft operations across technical and industrial sectors. No prior flight experience is required — just the drive to operate safely and professionally.
Utility & Infrastructure Technicians
Professionals entering inspection roles in energy, utilities, and civil infrastructure sectors.
Mapping & Surveying Trainees
Individuals supporting geospatial data collection, site surveys, and terrain analysis missions.
Security & Commercial Operators
Entry-level operators in commercial, security, and industrial field service environments.
Prerequisites
Entry Requirements
This programme is designed to be accessible to motivated candidates entering the unmanned aircraft field. Prior flight experience is welcomed but not required. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following baseline competencies before enrollment.
Basic Computer Literacy
Comfortable with standard digital interfaces and flight management software environments
Numeracy & Spatial Awareness
Ability to interpret maps, coordinates, and basic flight data
Medical Fitness for Field Operations
Recommended physical readiness for outdoor, active training environments
No Prior Flight Experience Required
This foundation programme is structured to train candidates from the ground up. Previous drone operation is preferred but never a barrier to entry.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Be Able to Do
Upon successful completion, participants will hold demonstrated, assessable competencies across all core UAS operational domains — from pre-flight preparation through in-field emergency response.
1
UAS Systems Knowledge
Identify drone components, flight systems, and functional sub-systems
2
Pre-Flight Procedures
Conduct structured inspections and confirm operational readiness
3
Controlled Flight Technique
Execute navigation, manoeuvring, and stabilization under varying conditions
4
Risk Assessment
Evaluate operational hazards and apply appropriate mitigation strategies
5
Emergency Procedures
Respond to system failures, instability events, and loss-of-link scenarios
6
Weather & Environment
Interpret meteorological and environmental data for safe flight decisions
Standards Alignment
Industry Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks
This programme is structured against internationally recognised aviation safety and operational standards, ensuring graduates are prepared to operate within regulated commercial and industrial environments from day one.
FAA Part 107
Reference Compliance Model — Operational benchmark for commercial UAS flight rules and airspace authorisation
ICAO RPAS Guidelines
Global Aviation Framework — International Civil Aviation Organization standards for remotely piloted aircraft systems
ISO 21384
UAS Operational Standards — Internationally harmonised requirements for unmanned aircraft system operations
ASTM F3266
sUAS Training Standards — Approved framework for small unmanned aircraft system operator training and evaluation
ISO 45001
Occupational Safety & Risk — Occupational health and safety management system requirements for field operations
Compliance Integration
Standards Embedded Across Every Module
Not a Checkbox — A Foundation
Compliance is not taught as a standalone topic in this programme. Aviation standards, safety frameworks, and risk protocols are woven directly into every flight module, scenario, and assessment exercise.
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Standards Embedded in Flight Modules
Aviation compliance integrated across all airmanship and operations training units
02
Safety in Every Operation
Risk management and occupational safety woven throughout all practical exercises
03
Scenario-Based Validation
Compliance competency assessed through real-world simulated operational scenarios
Industry Value
Launch Your Career Across High-Demand Sectors
This TEEX certification is a recognised entry credential for operational drone roles across regulated, high-value industries. Graduates are equipped to step into field roles with the safety competency and technical foundation employers demand.
Infrastructure Inspection
Bridges, pipelines, towers, and structural asset assessment missions
Utilities & Energy
Power line patrol, solar farm inspection, and energy infrastructure monitoring
Mapping & Surveying
Aerial data capture for geospatial analysis, site planning, and terrain modelling
Security & Surveillance
Perimeter monitoring, event coverage, and critical asset protection operations
Industrial Field Services
Support roles across construction, oil and gas, and complex field environments
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868-610-7500
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868-778-2135
868-727-8562
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📍 Campus
46 Boundary Road, San Juan, Trinidad
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