Drone Pilots for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills5%Drone Operation5%Education level
Bachelor's degree32%High school diploma or GED27%Master's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year6%3-5 years6%6-10 years22%Current company
AUAV Drone Services & Data Solutionsself-employedAcuren Inspections
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years25%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $59,261 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,332 – $79,217 yearly
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Self Employed/Independent Contractor
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCorporate Safety Manager
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourReal Estate LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRegulatory ComplianceOccupational Safety AuditsSafety Audits for Hazard IdentificationProject CoordinationPiping Designer IV
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Camera DronesCommercial Drone OperationInfrastructure Inspection Flight OperationsDronesDriver's LicenseAerial PhotographySkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsProject Manager
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicensePilot LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSalesUAS Pilot II
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseDrone OperationRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPhotographyOperating SystemsmacOSiOSStaff Professional I
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Analysis SkillsForest PlanningTime ManagementSedimentEndangered Species ActFeature Extraction
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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, analysis skills and drone operation.
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: instructor pilot, UAS pilot II and media production specialist.
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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?
Most drone pilots have 15 years of professional experience.
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