Drone Pilots for hire in Seattle, WA

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    214

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • Creative Specialist Lead

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicensePrivate Pilot CertificationNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationRemote Pilot CertificatePilot License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsVideo Content Production
  • 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
  • Marketing Consultant

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseBing Ads CertificationRemote Pilot Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAdobe MarketingGraphic Design
  • Certified Drone Operator

    Shoreline, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSupervising Experience
  • CUSTOM PC BUILDER, REPAIRMAN

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Private Pilot CertificationPilot LicenseRemote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    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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