Drone Pilots for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree62%High school diploma or GED13%Master's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years8%3-5 years2%Current company
Freelanceself employeed25/8 AVTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years19%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $88,409 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,630 – $124,800 yearly
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Owner/Pilot
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseX EndorsementCDL aHazmat Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Regional LaneCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsDrone OperationSupervisor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationLBS1Driver's LicensePianoProfessional Educator LicensePilot License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsDrone pilot mapper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationPassenger EndorsementDrivingDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHigh-End SalesFAA Part 107 Training Internship
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingCPRRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Analysis SkillsArcGISMapping Using GISMapping SoftwareGIS SoftwareGISAV Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCommercial Drone OperationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TIPS+8 moreSkills
Drone OperationDronesSchedule ManagementGraphic Design SoftwareUnloadingLoadingFounder & Remote Pilot
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Commercial Drone OperationDronesPhotogrammetryJavaScriptDriver's LicenseAerial Photography+3 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsProject EngineeringManaging Projects in an Engineering RoleGithub
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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 63 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, leadership 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: supervisor, media production specialist and owner/pilot.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?
Most drone pilots have 21 years of professional experience.
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