Drone Pilots for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 58%
- High school diploma or GED
- 24%
- Master's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
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Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 277 profiles for Drone Pilots in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 26, 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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Founder & Creative Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipVideo EditingDrone pilot mapper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationPassenger EndorsementDrivingDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMedia Production Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Flying AircraftCommercial Drone OperationDronesDriver's LicenseDrone OperationRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSolution Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseGeographic Information SystemsGISNon-CDL Class CRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Analysis SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementDrone Pilot Structural Inspector
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
NDT CertificationTWIC CardNon-Destructive TestingRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsDrone OperationDronesArcGISMapping Using GISOwner/Pilot
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseX EndorsementCDL aHazmat Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTrainingAdobe Lightroom
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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, organizational skills 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: media production specialist, owner/pilot and FAA part 107 training internship.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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