Drone Pilots for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 45%
- High school diploma or GED
- 30%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Penske Automotive Group
U S Army
Lowe's
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 56%
- 1-2 years
- 44%
Browse Indeed's database of 311 profiles for Drone Pilots in Austin, TX
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $75,342 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,292 – $131,119 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Sales Representative
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Personal TrainerLifeguard ExperienceGoogle Ads Search CertificationDriver's LicenseLEED Certification+7 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLifeguard ExperienceOwner / Photographer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFounder & Wildfire Risk Assessment Specialist
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationFirearms LicenseEMT-BRemote Pilot CertificateBLSSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLead Production Associate
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOwner/Pilot
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Federal Aviation RegulationsOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHACompTIA A+Remote Pilot Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsDraftingFreelance Digital Creator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Camera DronesAerial Photography Flight OperationsCommercial Drone OperationDigital Color CorrectionMedia Editing ToolsRemote Pilot Certificate+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipEmployee OrientationTeam Training
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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 65 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for drone pilots?
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: drone pilot / operations supervisor, UAS operations & air space security specialist and sales representative.
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 Austin, TX, 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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