ITRE’s Aviation programs provide expertise in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), NextGen Aviation Technologies and Aviation Infrastructure, as well as statewide support for North Carolina’s airport professionals through the NC Airport Technical Assistance Program (NC AirTAP). Aviation-related training offerings are listed here. If you have questions about these offerings or other training needs, please contact Tom Zajkowski, tjzajkow@ncsu.edu, 919-515- 8523.

December 12, 2024

NC Airport Leadership and Management Program (ALMP)

ALMP is a series of 12 training and continuing education courses designed for new and experienced NC airport officials, managers and operations staff. Developed by the NCDOT Division of Aviation and NC AirTAP, the courses are being first offered in 2018-2021.

Current course offerings are listed below. Registration fee is $35 per course. Upcoming and past course offerings are listed on the NC AirTAP Education and Training web page. Contact Tom Zajkowski, 919-515-8523, tjzajkow@ncsu.edu for more information.

 

Airport Safety and Maintenance Workshop: Airport Self-Inspection

NC AirTAP offers a half-day, in-person workshop on how to perform airport safety self-inspections and includes an on-field tour and hands-on demonstrations. Tailored for General Aviation airports, the training is open to all North Carolina airport managers, operations and maintenance staff, and airport consultants. N.C. Professional Engineers who participate will earn 3.50 PDHs. The training is free to attend and includes lunch. Registration in advance is required to confirm your lunch. Upcoming workshop dates and locations are listed below. Contact Tom Zajkowski, 919-515-8523, tjzajkow@ncsu.edu for more information.

  • To be notified when the next workshop opens for registration, please add yourself to the Watchlist.

 

Trusted Operator™ Drone Training

Trusted Operator™ training, developed by the Association of Unmanned Vehicle and Systems International (AUVSI), provides a certification process for pilots beyond their FAA Part 107. Students that complete a drone operator training program at NC State automatically become Trusted Operator™ certified with AUVSI as well.

 

Airport Board Member Training

Airport Board Member Training is a series of 10 online, self-paced learning modules designed to help new and current board members at NC public airports understand how to support their airports better. Each module includes a brief instructional video and links to additional resources about the topic being presented. Modules 1-9 of the series are available now, with Module 10 coming in September 2024. Registered participants are notified by email when additional modules are posted.  The training is offered at no cost.

 

Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Operations and Analytics Workshop

Presented in partnership with NC State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics, this 3-day, hands-on workshop covers UAS basics, hands-on training and flight mission demonstrations. Gain new skills, watch Uncrewed Aerial Systems in action and learn how to produce quality products from imagery obtained and processed from UAS. The workshop is designed for:

  • Anyone who already owns or plans to purchase a drone and would like to learn how to legally and efficiently use it in North Carolina.
  • Industry leaders, government agencies and researchers seeking helpful tips and guidance for mapping with drones in a range of applications.
  • Individuals and groups who want to learn how to turn data captured by UAS into maps and 3-D models.
  • Click here for complete workshop details and registration.

 

Airport Fueling Operations Workshop

NC AirTAP offers a 1-day, in-person workshop covering fueling facts, safety, equipment inspection, and best practices. Open to NC airport managers, operations and maintenance staff, and consultants, the workshop includes classroom presentations and on-field demonstrations. Upcoming workshop dates and locations are listed below. The training includes lunch and is offered at a low cost to cover food and refreshments. Contact Tom Zajkowski, 919-515-8523, tjzajkow@ncsu.edu for more information.

  • To be notified when the next workshop opens for registration, please add yourself to the Watchlist.