Programme 03
Drone Piloting
A JPK-accredited course in unmanned aircraft operations, covering everything from pre-flight preparation to maintenance and storage. A first step towards the CAAM RPAS remote pilot licence.
What you cover
- 01
- Pre-flight preparation
- 02
- Flying operations
- 03
- Post-flight procedure
- 04
- Drone maintenance
- 05
- Storage and handling
Fees and entry
- Course
- RM 17,800Excludes hostel and admin. A PTPK loan is available.
- Hostel
- RM 250 per month, for the length of your stay
- Admin
- RM 300, one off, at registration
- Qualification
- A pass in SPM
- Subjects
- Bahasa Malaysia, English, mathematics, science or physics, and geography or information technology
Where it takes you
From technician to systems engineer
- First role
- Drone technician
- Starting pay
- RM 1,800 to RM 2,000
- Next licence
- Apply for the CAAM RPAS examination and assessment, then the remote pilot licence through an RPTO
- Further on
- Drone systems engineer, or UAS maintenance engineer
- Placement
- Allied recommends graduates for work
Why this programme
Built by people who fly them
Industry-written syllabus
The NOSS programme was developed by industry specialists, with structured deliverables rather than general theory.
TVET structure, JPK approved
The technical skills of piloting an unmanned aircraft are built up in sequence rather than assumed.
MQA recognised
The programme carries Malaysian Qualifications Agency recognition.
Work beyond aviation
Drone operators are hired across manufacturing, automotive, automation, related industries and the public sector.
Questions about this course: +60 13 279 7855.
Ready to build
your career?
Intake applications are open. A government study loan and a monthly allowance are available for eligible students.