What is an unmanned equipment operator and how to become one

Key steps to become an unmanned equipment operator

1. Explore unmanned equipment operator education requirements

   Most common unmanned equipment operator degrees

   Associate

   40.0 %

   High School Diploma

   30.0 %

   Bachelor's

   30.0 %

2. Start to develop specific unmanned equipment operator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   UAS	100.00%

3. Complete relevant unmanned equipment operator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New unmanned equipment operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an unmanned equipment operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real unmanned equipment operator resumes.

4. Research unmanned equipment operator duties and responsibilities

   • Create time-saving MATLAB scripts to automate incoming truck test data analysis
   • Follow all power equipment rules and regulation including any regulatory agency policies to include OSHA.
   • operate and do the maintenance on Agie wire edm machines.

5. Apply for unmanned equipment operator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an unmanned equipment operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams