TEEX Accredited Programme – Basic sUAS Airmanship
ASTI-TEEX-CO-CERT-SUAS-AIR-202 | Foundation Training in Safe and Controlled Drone Operations
A rigorous, accredited programme developed in partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) — equipping professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to conduct safe, compliant, and effective small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) operations in real-world industrial and commercial environments.
Accredited Certification
Internationally recognised TEEX credential
Hands-On Training
Practical flight ops & airmanship skills
Industry Application
Inspection, survey & infrastructure ops
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 — covering pre-flight planning, airspace regulations, flight control techniques, hazard identification, and post-flight reporting. Participants gain the technical grounding and situational awareness required to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) responsibly across inspection, survey, and infrastructure applications.
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
📋 6 core modules · 40+ training hours · Internationally recognised TEEX certification upon completion
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. This includes those supporting power line surveys, pipeline monitoring, tower inspections, and asset integrity assessments using sUAS platforms.
Mapping & Surveying Trainees
Individuals supporting geospatial data collection, site surveys, and terrain analysis missions. Includes those working in land surveying, construction progress monitoring, environmental mapping, and volumetric analysis applications.
Security & Commercial Operators
Entry-level operators in commercial, security, and industrial field service environments. Suitable for those working in site perimeter surveillance, event monitoring, emergency response support, and general commercial UAS deployment roles.
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.
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.
UAS Systems Knowledge
Identify drone components, flight systems, and functional sub-systems
Pre-Flight Procedures
Conduct structured inspections and confirm operational readiness
Controlled Flight Technique
Execute navigation, manoeuvring, and stabilization under varying conditions
Risk Assessment
Evaluate operational hazards and apply appropriate mitigation strategies
Emergency Procedures
Respond to system failures, instability events, and loss-of-link scenarios
Weather & Environment
Interpret meteorological and environmental data for safe flight decisions
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
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.
Standards Embedded in Flight Modules
Aviation compliance integrated across all airmanship and operations training units
Safety in Every Operation
Risk management and occupational safety woven throughout all practical exercises
Scenario-Based Validation
Compliance competency assessed through real-world simulated operational scenarios
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
📞 Office
868-610-7500
868-778-2135
868-727-8562
📍 Campus
46 Boundary Road, San Juan, Trinidad