UAS Accreditation and Career Development 3

Question 1

Which professional organization publishes the UAS industry's consensus standards used globally for drone operations?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C

Answer

Both ASTM International (F38 Committee) and ISO/TC 20/SC 16 develop widely referenced UAS consensus standards used internationally.

Question 2

A newly certified Part 107 pilot fails to complete recurrent training within the required window. What happens to their operating privileges?

Accepted Answer

Their remote pilot operating privileges lapse until the recurrent test is passed

Answer

Without a current knowledge test, a pilot's Part 107 operating privileges lapse, though the certificate itself is not revoked—just rendered inactive for commercial use.

Question 3

In a UAS career development context, what does the acronym 'SME' typically refer to?

Accepted Answer

Subject Matter Expert

Answer

SME stands for Subject Matter Expert, a term used in professional development to denote a specialist whose deep knowledge is leveraged for training, consulting, or standards work.

Question 4

Which federal agency partners with the FAA to fund UAS workforce development programs at community colleges?

Accepted Answer

Department of Labor

Answer

The Department of Labor has funded UAS workforce development and apprenticeship programs through grants to community colleges and training providers.

Question 5

A UAS operator wants to fly commercially under Part 107 but has a prior FAA violation on record. What is the likely outcome of their certification application?

Accepted Answer

The FAA reviews the violation history and may deny, condition, or grant the certificate

Answer

The FAA evaluates each applicant's history individually; a prior violation does not result in automatic denial but is weighed during the certification review.

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UAS Accreditation and Career Development 3