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TQUK Level 5 Award for Commercial Drone Chief Pilots (RQF)

TQUK-awarded, Ofqual-regulated and nationally recognised on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Qualification number: 603/3890/8

The TQUK Level 5 Award for Commercial Drone Chief Pilots (RQF) is designed for experienced drone professionals responsible for supervising remote pilots and managing commercial UAS operations. It covers operational planning, safety management, human factors, pilot deployment, record keeping and regulatory compliance.

Why Take The Course?

Coptrz West Midlands Police

Show Your Expertise

Achieve a recognized TQUK Level 5 qualification, positioning yourself as a knowledgeable and competent chief pilot.

Competitive Advantage

Gain advanced skills in commercial drone operations, enhancing your career prospects and operational efficiency.

Build Confidence

Develop the confidence to manage complex drone operations, ensuring safety and compliance.

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Who is the course for?

The course is suitable for:

  • Commercial Drone Chief Pilots
  • Flight Operations Managers
  • Experienced remote pilots moving into a supervisory role
  • UAS managers responsible for operational safety and compliance
  • Organisations looking to develop consistent standards across their remote-pilot team

Course Format

  • 28 hours of online learning
  • Self-paced delivery through Coptrz Academy
  • Three course modules
  • Assessment workbook for each module
  • Assessor feedback and support throughout the qualification

Course content

Module 1: Records and Deployments

  • Relevant aviation and non-aviation legislation
  • Remote-pilot flight logs and aircraft records
  • Continuing airworthiness, maintenance and battery records
  • Fault, incident and occurrence reporting
  • Operational audits and quality assurance
  • Deploying remote pilots safely and compliantly
  • Airspace, permissions, logistics and overseas deployments

Module 2: Human Factors and Airmanship

  • Airmanship and flight discipline
  • Hazardous attitudes and error management
  • Pilot fitness, fatigue, proficiency and currency
  • Situational awareness
  • Aeronautical decision-making
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Just Culture and organisational reporting
  • Human factors case studies

Module 3: Operational Safety Management

  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Safety management systems
  • Operational risk assessments and UK SORA
  • Safety claims, arguments and supporting evidence
  • Technical and operational mitigations
  • Airspace segregation and Temporary Danger Areas
  • Site risk management and RAMS
  • Weather hazards
  • BVLOS planning and observer considerations
  • Emergency response and post-incident management

Assessment

Learners complete a written assessment workbook for each module. The assessments require learners to analyse, assess and apply the course content to commercial UAS operations. All required assessment criteria must be achieved to receive the qualification.

Entry requirements

The course is intended for experienced UAS professionals. Learners should normally hold an appropriate CAA-recognised Remote Pilot qualification, such as a GVC, RPC-L1, RPC-L2 or RPC-L3, or have relevant experience working under a CAA Operational Authorisation. The recommended minimum age is 18.

The qualification develops management and supervisory competence. It does not provide additional CAA operating privileges, a Remote Pilot Certificate or an Operational Authorisation.

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