Drone Pilot Jobs in California

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Founding Drone Pilot and Field Operations Lead

  • Voltair
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Team Building and Leadership: Participate in the hiring, onboarding, and training of future drone pilots....

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Autonomous Vehicle Operator- Part Time

  • Manpower
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

Our client, a leader in autonomous mobility solutions, is seeking a Fleet Response Operator to join their team. As a Fleet Response Operator, you will be part of the Operations Support team...

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Drone Pilot for AI Training and Data Collection

  • TSMG
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

Proven track record as a drone pilot, with significant experience in collecting data for industrial, research, or AI-focused applications....

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UAS Pilot - T & D Inspections

  • Infravision
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 days ago

Photography or Photography Experience Work Environment: Field operations in a variety of environments, including remote locations, urban areas, and potentially hazardous conditions....

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Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Los Angeles (12-Month Duration)

  • Nuro
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago

This is a temporary, full-time position with full benefits, with an expected end date of 12 months from hire. This position is based on site in Los Angeles, CA, with the first 2 weeks of training...

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UAS Operator

  • Mach Industries
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago

About Mach Industries Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our...

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Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Bay Area (12-Month Duration)

  • Nuro
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 45+ days ago

This is a temporary, full-time position with full benefits, with an expected end date of 12 months from hire. This position is based on site in either Santa Clara, CA or South San Francisco, CA,...

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UAS Flight Test Operator (I&II)

  • Doordash
  • Bay Point, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bay Point, CA
  • 60+ days ago

About the Team DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last-mile logistics in the long term. If you have a passion for applying...

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15W UAV Operator

  • Army National Guard
  • San Miguel, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Miguel, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Military drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are used in the field to gather intelligence for tactical operations. As an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator in the Army National...

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Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


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Drone Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Private Pilot Ground School
This is a three-day workshop that took place during the MIT Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January, 2019. This workshop aims to provide information for students to prepare for the FAA...
Introduction to Drones
Have you ever wondered how to make a drone? This drone course will clearly teach you the steps that you need to take before flying a drone. It begins with an introduction to the software tools...
Introduction to Aerial Photography with Drones
In addition to recording moments, photography has the capacity to help us express emotions and, this is one of the aspects that captivate Santiago Arau -photographer and filmmaker, with almost two...

Salary for Drone Pilot Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Drone Pilot positions.



Highest Education Level

Drone Pilots in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.3%
Bachelor's Degree
16.0%
Associate's Degree
10.0%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.5%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Drone Pilots in California
2-4 years
51.4%
4-6 years
19.8%
1-2 years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.3%
10+ years
7.2%
Less than 1 year
6.1%


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