Drone Pilots for hire in Seattle, WA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 51%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
- Master's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
SAIC
University of Washington
SkyWest Airlines
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 214 profiles for Drone Pilots in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $79,620 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,654 – $106,270 yearly
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Freelance Videographer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRRemote Pilot CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCreative Specialist Lead
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePrivate Pilot CertificationNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsVideo Content ProductionSelf Employed Certified Drone Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Private Pilot CertificationDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateFood Handler CertificationPilot LicenseSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMarketing Consultant
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseBing Ads CertificationRemote Pilot Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAdobe MarketingGraphic DesignCertified Drone Operator
Shoreline, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CoachingDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSupervising ExperienceCUSTOM PC BUILDER, REPAIRMAN
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Private Pilot CertificationPilot LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsData CollectionTask PrioritizationSoldering
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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 62 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 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: certified drone operator, marketing consultant and commercial drone 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?
Most drone pilots have 16 years of professional experience.
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