Drone Pilot Jobs in California

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Staff Pilot Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot

  • 0090 CORP-Corporate Office
  • Edwards, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 14 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to...

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Sr Principal Pilot Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot

  • 0090 CORP-Corporate Office
  • Edwards, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 14 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to...

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15W UAV Operator

  • Army National Guard
  • San Miguel, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Miguel, CA
  • 1 day 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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Sr Principal Pilot Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Edwards AFB, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Edwards AFB, CA
  • 2 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

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Staff Pilot Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Edwards AFB, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Edwards AFB, CA
  • 2 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

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UAS Drone Pilot - Salinas, CA

  • Wilbur-Ellis
  • Salinas, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 4 days ago

UAS Drone Pilots also keep equipment missionready and document each flight to support continuous improvement....

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Drone Operator Needed (Must Have Own Drone) Roofing Project $20/hr

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 days ago

Drone Operator Needed (Must Have Own Drone) - Roofing Project - $20/hr (Los Angeles) image 1 of 1 compensation: 20$ We are seeking a drone operator with their own drone to assist with aerial video on...

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Autonomous Vehicle Operator

  • Continuum Resource Network
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 24 days ago

Continuum is seeking a Level 3 Vehicle Operator to join an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company, offering an incredible opportunity to break into the exciting world of autonomous vehicles....

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Drone Operator

  • Continuum Resource Network
  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 26 days ago

As a Drone Operator, you will: Operate Scouts unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during test missions, training, and field operations....

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

  • Nuro
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ 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
  • 60+ days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 60+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 90+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bay Point, CA
  • 90+ 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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Demographic Data for California

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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
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Hidden Britain by Drone
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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
39.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
16.2%
Associate's Degree
10.0%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.5%
Some High School
1.2%
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%