Drone Pilots for hire in Seattle, WA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Leadership6%
    Organizational Skills4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree55%
    High school diploma or GED18%
    Associate's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years16%
    6-10 years28%
    More than 10 years56%
  • Current company

    Freelance
    Amazon
    Anytime Fitness
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year11%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years42%

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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026

Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Seattle, WA: $69,296 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,757$83,142 yearly

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  • Drone Production Manager

    Renton, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Flying AircraftFlight InstructionCommercial Pilot License (CPL)Private Pilot CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Flight Instructor

    Skills

    Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft Word
  • Lead Videographer/Editor

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Flying AircraftCommercial Drone OperationDronesFederal Aviation RegulationsDriver's LicenseDrone Operation

    Skills

    Adobe Audience ManagerOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Assistant Manager

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Time ManagementB2CSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Self Employed Certified Drone Operator

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Private Pilot CertificationDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateFood Handler CertificationPilot License

    Skills

    LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
  • Line Technician

    Bellevue, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Pilot Cl30

    Mercer Island, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) CertificateFirst-Class Medical CertificatePilot License

    Skills

    Federal Aviation RegulationsTeachingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportAviationSolar Energy

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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, 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 CPR.

What are some job titles related to drone pilots?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drone pilots include: assistant manager, chief technology officer (cto) and pilot cl30.

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 17 years of professional experience.

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