Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced that the carrier will launch a drone operator training program called JAL Air Mobility Operation Academy (JAMOA), starting October 5. The program aims to train and educate UAV pilots and is the first known program in Japan to offer the same flight knowledge taught to actual pilots of a commercial airline.

Program Schedule

Starts October 5 (scheduled once each month)

Applications are now being accepted

Please refer to the following URL for details and pricing information (Available in Japanese Language)

https://www.jal.com/ja/jamoa/

Capacity

Approximately 10 trainees accepted per program

Subject to classroom size and course/program

Concept

The development of drone-led businesses is expected to accelerate in Japan post COVID-19. Therefore, JAMOA aims to promote technically skilled UAV pilots to operate drones safely in Japan.

JAMOA will offer three courses, which includes a program to hone technical skills, a non-technical program to improve cognitive and judgement skills, and a program to advance a UAV pilot's communication skills.

See more at: https://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/202009/005751.html

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