Drone-Pilots for hire in Arlington, VA

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    295

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Time Management5%
    Organizational Skills5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree45%
    High school diploma or GED21%
    Associate's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Flying Lion
    Acuren
    ALIGN, LLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years22%

Browse Indeed's database of 295 profiles for Drone-Pilots in Arlington, VA

Last updated: Aug 19, 2026

Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Arlington, VA: $52,658 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $36,082$76,850 yearly

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  • UAV Pilot

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Tile LayingTile FlooringEMT CertificationPrivate Pilot CertificationTile Masonry ExperienceCPR+3 more

    Skills

    EMT ExperienceTile LayingPhotographyCarpentryWoodworkingTrim Carpentry
  • Drone Pilot

    Arlington, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseCDL a+6 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsDrivingCatering ExperienceCulinary ExperienceTeaching
  • Drone Pilot

    Alexandria, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    TS/SCIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Remote Pilot CertificatePilot License

    Skills

    LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCognosMicrosoft Excel
  • Land Surveyor Technician & (UAV) Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Coordinator

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    CompTIA Linux+CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Remote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    AutoCADCarlsonCAD SoftwareCADCivil 3DAutodesk
  • Pilot TIER 3 UAV Instructor Pilot 2

    Springfield, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationTS/SCISecret Clearance

    Skills

    Secret ClearancePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsMilitaryTeachingClassroom Management
  • Photographer

    Arlington, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPhotographyAdobe PhotoshopCustomer ServiceCustomer Support

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What's the average time to fill a drone pilot role?

The average time to fill a drone pilot role is 57 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do drone-pilots tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a drone pilot include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a drone pilot?

Common licenses or certifications for drone-pilots include: Remote Pilot Certificate, Driver's License and Pilot License.

What are some job titles related to drone-pilots?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drone-pilots include: founder & chief pilot and land surveyor technician & (uav) aerial unmanned vehicle coordinator.

What level of education is common for a drone pilot?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a drone pilot in Arlington, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?

Most drone-pilots have 18 years of professional experience.

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