Take Flight Today!
Offered through UVI CELL, Coral Wings is a new initiative in the U.S. Virgin Islands that introduces, educates, and trains participants. The project creates and delivers a curriculum to prepare participants to become Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV/drone) operators and/or private pilots. The program will provide training infrastructure, facilities, developmental programs, and sustainability through cooperation with local, regional, and national aviation stakeholders. Coral Wings aims to promote workforce development of underserved populations, providing clear and achievable pathways to careers in aviation.
Program Details
- UAV/Drone Program
- All students must submit a registration form including a video submission once open.
- Instruction and activities will be afterschool and/or during the weekend. Program schedule will be available soon.
UVI CELL Becomes FAA-Authorized Testing Center on Both Campuses, Bringing Aviation/Drone
Certification Home to the U.S. Virgin Islands
(Press Release)
- The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL) has officially been designated an authorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) testing center on both the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas and the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix through a partnership with PSI Exams.
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This milestone significantly expands access to aviation and drone-related certifications in the U.S. Virgin Islands by allowing residents, students and professionals to complete FAA knowledge examinations locally, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming travel off-island.
- The new designation positions UVI CELL as a convenient regional hub for individuals pursuing careers and credentials in aviation, drone operations, maintenance and transportation-related industries.
- Through the partnership with PSI Exams, individuals may create an account and schedule FAA exams directly at: https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login.
How to Get Started
Individuals interested in scheduling an FAA exam may visit https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login to create an account and register for testing through UVI CELL.
For additional information, contact UVI CELL at cell@uvi.edu or call:
- St. Croix: (340) 692-4230
- St. Thomas/St. John: (340) 693-1100
For More Information
Coral Wings Aviation Program Coordinator:
coralwings@uvi.edu
340.692.4230
