Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Maintenance Technology, Certificate
Prepare for a high‑tech career with TCC’s UAV Maintenance Technology Certificate. Gain hands‑on skills in drone systems, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
About the UAV Maintenance Technology Career
Turn your interest in high‑tech systems into a hands‑on career. TCC’s UAV Maintenance Technology Certificate prepares you to inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot unmanned aerial vehicles used across today’s fastest‑growing industries. This program is a strong fit for students with mechanical curiosity, attention to detail, and a problem‑solving mindset. If you enjoy precision, working with technology, and have a mechanical curiosity, this certificate helps you build practical skills employers are actively seeking.
Some of the skills you’ll learn include:
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting UAV systems
- Working with electrical systems and wiring integration
- Configuring flight control systems and firmware
- Performing preventive maintenance and inspections
- Following industry regulations and compliance standards
This career offers strong benefits:
- Fast‑Growing Industry: Commercial drone use is expanding in agriculture, infrastructure, public safety, logistics, and more.
- Hands‑On, High‑Tech Work: Technicians work directly with electronics, sensors, GPS, and autonomous flight systems.
- Quick Entry with Advancement: A certificate can open the door, with experience leading to long‑term growth opportunities.
- Cross‑Industry Flexibility: UAV skills transfer across energy, construction, agriculture, defense, and emergency response fields.
- Competitive Pay: Specialized technical skills can lead to higher wages than many traditional entry‑level roles.
Program Details
This workforce‑focused certificate emphasizes hands‑on training in inspection, maintenance, and system integration for unmanned aerial vehicles. The program aligns with Tulsa’s growing autonomous systems ecosystem and builds on TCC’s strengths in electronics, advanced manufacturing, and engineering technology. Students benefit from affordable tuition, real‑world skill development, and clear connections to internships and job opportunities through TCC’s employer partnerships.
Upon successful completion of this program you will be able to:
- Apply fundamental electrical theory and safety practices in UAV systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic components used in aerial and ground support applications.
- Identify and explain key subsystems of unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Integrate industrial robotics principles with UAV maintenance and operational support.
- Utilize fabrication tools and techniques for UAV structural maintenance and repair.
- Implement safety protocols in accordance with industry standards for aerial, fabrication, and industrial environments.
View the Certificate Requirements to find out which courses and credits you'll need to earn your certificate.
Explore the Program Map to see how you can complete your certificate in just two years.
Program Contact
Program Manager
Adam Kester
918-595-8751
adam.kester@tulsacc.edu
School of Mathematics & Engineering
mathengineering@tulsacc.edu
918-595-7742