Drone Pilots for hire in Washington, DC
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Communication Skills10%Time Management6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree51%High school diploma or GED20%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years58%3-5 years16%6-10 years14%Current company
Flying Lionself employeedAlfred Street Baptist ChurchTime at current job
2-5 years38%More than 5 years30%Less than a year18%
Browse Indeed's database of 299 profiles for Drone Pilots in Washington, DC
Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $57,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,101 – $81,548 yearly
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UAV Pilot
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Tile LayingTile FlooringEMT CertificationPrivate Pilot CertificationTile Masonry ExperienceCPR+2 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceTile LayingPhotographyCarpentryWoodworkingTrim CarpentryDrone Pilot / First Responder
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingPrivate Pilot CertificationCPRPilot License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceOffice ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSolar Sales Consultant
Temple Hills, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGoogle Ads Display CertificationDriver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceBing Ads CertificationPilot License+8 moreSkills
Public SpeakingAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsHigh-End SalesMultimedia Content Producer & Video Editor (Contractor)
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
CDLGoogle Analytics CertificationPMPSORATS/SCIDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Product ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdobe MarketingMobile MarketingDrone Pilot
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseCDL a+5 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsDrivingCatering ExperienceCulinary ExperienceTeachingDrone Pilot
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Remote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCognosMicrosoft Excel
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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 64 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 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: land surveyor technician & (uav) aerial unmanned vehicle coordinator, solar sales consultant and UAV 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?
Most drone pilots have 19 years of professional experience.
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