There has been a lot of talk about the different schools that teach the 107 classes. I also know if someone wants to study on their own the FAA has plenty of material available.
I have told people to just get on the FAA site and study the material and take the test. I have been rethinking that advice and thinking that having training from a reputable company or college may just be a better way to go.
But what gets one person a good job over another. Many times it is the sheep skin, having that document that says that you have the education and can show experience.
When I was interview for my current job there were others that also wanted it. I brought to the interview my log book, as well as my licenses. The person interviewing me looked through my log book and asked me when could I start.
The funny part of the whole thing, flying fixed wing aircraft has absolutely nothing to do with flying drones. He was able to go to the client and tell him that I was a highly experienced pilot, true but forgot to mention it wasn't with drones.
My point to all this is I believe in education and experience is the key that opens up the opportunities.
For the new people coming into the industry, get as much education as you can, log every minute you fly your drone, make sure you can put that drone exactly where you want it and smoothly. Learn as much as you can about photography because lets face it that is what we are using drones for. Don't try to find a job until you know you can perform what the client wants in a professional manner.
Two cents from a pud knocker. Want to know what a pud knocker is, watch the movie "The right stuff"
I have told people to just get on the FAA site and study the material and take the test. I have been rethinking that advice and thinking that having training from a reputable company or college may just be a better way to go.
But what gets one person a good job over another. Many times it is the sheep skin, having that document that says that you have the education and can show experience.
When I was interview for my current job there were others that also wanted it. I brought to the interview my log book, as well as my licenses. The person interviewing me looked through my log book and asked me when could I start.
The funny part of the whole thing, flying fixed wing aircraft has absolutely nothing to do with flying drones. He was able to go to the client and tell him that I was a highly experienced pilot, true but forgot to mention it wasn't with drones.
My point to all this is I believe in education and experience is the key that opens up the opportunities.
For the new people coming into the industry, get as much education as you can, log every minute you fly your drone, make sure you can put that drone exactly where you want it and smoothly. Learn as much as you can about photography because lets face it that is what we are using drones for. Don't try to find a job until you know you can perform what the client wants in a professional manner.
Two cents from a pud knocker. Want to know what a pud knocker is, watch the movie "The right stuff"