Licensed Unmanned Vehicle Pilot Technician
(LUV Pilot)
DRONES
ROBOTS
COBOTS
& VTOL
LICENSED UNMANNED VEHICLE PILOT CERTIFICATE
APPRENTICESHIP
FREE
21st Century Apprenticeship
4000 hours of core curriculum over 2 years, starting with 200 hours of Pre-Apprenticeship.
LUV Pilots use software programs on Sea, Air and Land for autonomous vehicles, cobotics, and robotics.
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Thank you for your service.
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LUV Pilots use software programs on Sea, Air and Land for autonomous vehicles, cobotics, and robotics.
Apprentices begin their journey with their FAA 107 Certificate, then enter a 24 month earn and learn U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship with job placement, or stay with their current employer.
Luv Pilots are technicians.
Experts in cobots, robots, and drones.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR VIRTUAL REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
ROBOTS. COBOTS. DRONES.
Follow the steps below to start your LUV journey
Once your meet & greet is reviewed, you are a candidate for the LUV program, beginning your new journey.
You are entering a program at a location anywhere in the United States, LuvCorps or in one of our programs, or a private/public organization in your community.
Your employer will execute an agreement with the LUV stating they will follow specific program guidelines, curriculum, wage schedule and training, as this is on your own time, and completely free from LUV. You will need to get some equipment to complete your studies.
Your employer may specifically want you to be in one of the pathways/track.
Example:
If you are in the LUV Fire Corps they may want you in the Safety & Protection training, however if you are assisting with farmers and a local community farm, then they will want you to go through the Ag program.
Step 1:
Choose from one of the pathways.
YOU MUST CHOOSE 1 PATH.
Similar to a "minor" over 24 months.
You learn to use your autonomous pilot skills in one the areas.
The training is normally 2 weeks, or you can take all 6 weeks!
Click on one of the links below to learn more about the options available.
Spot, the Agile Mobile Robot from
Boston Dynamics
is part of the LuvCorps
from Dancing to Safety & Protection.
Step 2:
Once you choose a path, schedule your interview.
Once you choose a path you will schedule complete your meet & greet.
please email admin@luv-spirit.com for any questions.
Step 3:
Once your meet & greet has been reviewed, you become a candidate.
If you do not have your FAA 107 you will begin your studies in our online classroom - self paced.
Once you complete your FAA 107 testing (at a 3rd party testing center $175.00 cost paid to the testing center directly) you enter the LUV program, starting with the first 150 hours, and you start your APSA BPERP Certification.
This is self paced on your schedule with weekly meetings.
*Equipment/workforce/scholarship funding availability for equipment/supplies in some locations.
Please see your advisor for more information.
Step 4
You are a LUVPILOT!
Licensed Unmanned Vehicle Pilot Technician Certificate
LICENSED UNMANNED VEHICLE PILOT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
LUV
AIR TAXI
VTOL PILOT ONLINE
TRAINING
YEAR 2
Employer of National Service
AMERICORPS
PEACE CORPS
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE WEBSITE
LUV Apprenticeship
LICENSED UNMANNED VEHICLE PILOT TECHNICIAN
(Alternate Title: Robotics Technician)
Part of the Spirit Copyrighted LUV system
Spirit is Texas School #E6297
SPIRIT is an Official U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Ambassador
LuvCorps are the apprentices in the program LUV program.
How do I become a LUVPILOT?
LICENSED UNMANNED VEHICLE PILOT CERTIFICATION
STAY WITH YOUR EMPLOYER Or PLACEMENT WITHIN OUR LUV NETWORK
4000 HOUR ONLINE SELF PACED CURRICULUM ROBOTS.COBOTS.DRONES.
Start with 200 hours of core curriculum & certification, then continue to:
LUVPILOT (2000 HOURS) VTOL AIR TAXI PILOT (2000 HOURS
LUV's 2-Year Program ONLINE + LIVE WEEKLY/RECORDED SESSIONS SELF PACED CLASSROOM
You have a lot of options when planning your Educational Path. A good education leads you into new territories, arms you with solid skills that will support you for a lifetime, and helps you turn a passion into a career. At the Climate Change Corps, we offer such a path and encourage you to explore the LUV Apprenticeship as an option. Unlike a traditional 4-year program, graduates of the LUV PILOT Program leave school employed, with no school debts to carry.
THE LINK BELOW WILL RECORD YOUR MEET & GREET/APPLICATION FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE PROGRAM. THE LUV COMMITTEE REVIEWS THESE TWICE PER WEEK. IT IS A SHORT MEET AND GREET WITH 5 QUESTIONS SO WE GET TO KNOW YOU A LITTLE BIT. YOU WILL RECORD YOURSELF FOR THIS MEET & GREET WITH OUR AUTOMATED SYSTEM.
YOU WILL RECEIVE TEXTS AND EMAILS WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN LUV!
Additional information
Please keep scrolling down to learn more about the program.
LUVBIRD SYSTEM
Autonomous Pilots help reduce Climate Change and assist their community
Docking Station
with Drone/Robot
The Bird's Nest (LuvNest)
Software
Autonomous Pilots
LUV
Climate Change Prevention
Classroom
Online Classroom
Every Apprentice goes through our training program.
Your self paced curriculum includes 4000 hours of core curriculum and live sessions for questions with the LUV Team, special guests, webinars, and Q&A weekly.
The licensed unmanned vehicle pilot apprentice utilizes software for autonomous
applications including drones, cobots and robots.
Machines are used in various
industries and applications, including but not limited to advanced manufacturing,
environmental support, agriculture, the arts, and building sciences.
Learning Topics:
Identify and select different types of drones, cobots, robots.
Interpret FAA safety regulations and observe safety guidelines.
Identify and select different airframes and propellers in autonomous vehicle flying.
Explain/apply knowledge of power systems, electric motors, batteries, chargers, etc.
Identify and select various controllers, transmitters, receivers, etc.
Plan/estimate different payload considerations such as cameras, gimbals and others.
Apply knowledge of ground control stations and FPV.
Perform assembling, MRO and battery care of autonomous vehicles.
Identify basic operating features of a vehicle flight.
Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
Perform accident investigation and reporting.
Obtain environmental permits, plans and reports.
Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
Perform land management and conservation activities.
Develop collaborative relationships between departments, agencies, organizations, etc.
Apply knowledge of research findings to address environmental problems.
Core Curriculum
For performance on six core competencies, the apprentice must produce work that demonstrates attainment of an acceptable standard and due regard for safety procedures and practices.
Over 24 months you will be completing 4000 hours of curriculum.
Depending on your goals, some of the hours will transfer to autonomous VTOL flight schools, and independent flight schools, and other organizations.
Please ask your advisor for more information.
THE FOLLOWING CURRICULUM WILL BE PROVIDED BY DESIGNATED INSTRUCTORS, IN ADDITION TO YOUR CORE CURRICULUM:
COURSE TOPICS
A. GENERAL TOOLS (REMOTE CLASSROOM / LABORATORY)
B. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE KIT (REMOTE CLASSROOM / LABORATORY) CIVIL AVIATION BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT ATC PROCEDURES RADIO TELEPHONY FIXED WING OPERATIONS AND AERODYNAMICS MULTI ROTOR
INTRODUCTION WEATHER AND METEOROLOGY
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
EMERGENCY IDENTIFICATION AND HANDLING PAYLOAD
INSTALLATION AND UTILIZATION
IMAGE AND VIDEO INTERPRETATION FINAL TESTING
INTRODUCTION TO FLIGHT SIMULATOR FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING
FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING
PRACTICAL LESSONS
PRACTICAL FLYING (FLYING LIVE TEST CASES)
PRACTICAL FLYING (FLYING WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR)
SOLO FLYING
(FLYING WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR) FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT (AERODYNAMICS)
INTERPRET FAA SAFETY REGULATIONS AND OBSERVE SAFETY GUIDELINES
RADIO TELEPHONY
IDENTIFY SELECT DIFFERENT AIRFRAMES PROPELLERS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FLYING
EXPLAIN / APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF POWER SYSTEMS, ELECTRIC MOTORS, BATTERIES, CHARGERS, ETC.
IDENTIFY SELECT VARIOUS CONTROLLERS, TRANSMITTERS, RECEIVERS, ETC.
PLAN & ESTIMATE DIFFERENT PAYLOAD CONSIDERATIONS LIKE CAMERAS, GIMBALS & OTHER PAYLOADS
APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF GROUND CONTROL STATIONS
IDENTIFY BASIC OPERATING FEATURES OF A VEHICLE FLIGHT
Jr. LuvCorps
"Drone Corps"
Interested in being in the LuvCorps, but not 17 yet? Our Jr. Program includes weekly meetings online, E-Sports, and FAA curriculum to help you in your Aviation future.
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Spirit is the Sponsor of the Licensed Unmanned Vehicle Pilot Certificate, (LUV USDOL Registered Apprenticeship program, and other USDOL Apprenticeship programs coming soon. Spirit is the technology provider, instructional provider, depending on the course and program, as well as designer and program provider in education, course development and implementation, software models used, pilot testing and other portions of the paragon education platform. Spirit offers an affordable solution for students seeking to prepare for an in-demand career that will help move them and America forward to achieve the goal of Education 2 Employment! For over 20 years, Spirit has been helping others establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development, and advance student achievement. Spirit is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Our partner organization, ProTrain, is accredited by the Middle States Association is the worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement.