Drone Pilots for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree26%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
AUAV Drone Services & Data SolutionsSelf-EmployedAcuren Inspections
Time at current job
Less than a year56%More than 5 years22%1-2 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 487 profiles for Drone Pilots in Houston, TX
Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $59,372 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,498 – $77,477 yearly
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UAS Operations Specialist
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicensePrivate Pilot CertificationCPRConfidential Clearance+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointFlight Service Operator (FSO)
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
macOSDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseApple Certified Mac TechnicianSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperiencePublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsDrone Pilot & Property Inspector
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Camera DronesCommercial Drone OperationInfrastructure Inspection Flight OperationsDronesDriver's LicenseAerial Photography+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsCerified Part 107 UAV Pilot
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdobe LightroomOperating SystemsmacOSVideo Producer/Editor
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationTeaching CertificationCertified Pool OperatorGoogle Ads CertificationPilot LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsTime ManagementAdrollOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsFlight Service Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseMotorcycle LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Heavy LiftingPublic SpeakingMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceLeadershipPresentation Skills
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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 organizational skills.
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: broadcast audio engineer / field audio / drone pilot, video producer/editor and flight service operator (fso).
What level of education is common for a drone pilot?
High school diploma or GED 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 20 years of professional experience.
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