Your Career as a Drone Pilot Is Waiting

Rupertsland Emergency and Industry Skills Drone Program

EXPERIENCE NEXT LEVEL TRAINING

This training is for the stewards of the land—changemakers who love technology. This is for Métis Citizens in Alberta looking to expand their horizons and explore new and exciting career possibilities.

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Rupertsland Emergency & Industry Skills Drone Program

PHASE ONE

Getting Grounded

Linkages to land, service, and our Métis Citizens will be the anchors throughout the program. In addition to honouring Métis Foundational Themes, this first phase will include virtual classroom onboarding to the Advanced RPAS Pilot certification process offered by Métis owned and operated, In-Flight Data.

PHASE TWO

Building Connections

A combination of virtual and in-person career exploration, including community & industry connections, and training certifications as required by industry and to complement Advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) training. 

Taking Flight

PHASE THREE

Hosted at Métis Crossing, and anchored in cultural and land-based teachings, Advanced Flight Training will be offered in-person, by IN-FLIGHT Data, along with Transport Canada flight reviews to secure Advanced RPAS Pilot Certification.  

INDUSTRIES

Launch Your Career

Successful completion of the program will support work in countless fields including:

Regulatory Inspections (Pipeline, Utilities, Oil & Gas)


Long-Distance Logistics


Construction Information Management


Environmental Conservation


Agriculture


Emergency Management (Search & Rescue, Fire, Police, RCMP, Emergency Vehicle Operations).

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Drone flying in the air

This specialized drone training program combines self-study, instructor-led online courses, and hands-on Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) training. Participants of this challenging program will complete:

Basic and Advanced RPAS training


Federally-required knowledge to legally operate a drone/RPAS in Basic or Advanced environments in Canada


Land-based cultural connection


Industry-related safety training


Career-development workshops to secure employment with newly acquired certification


Connection to community and industry

BRING YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS