Drone Pilot Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Drone Pilot Adjunct Instructor (PTLAE-25) - Oakton

  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago

at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Job Description Location: Des Plaines and Skokie, IL Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Wed Jul 16 2025 Job Description:...

Flight and Field Capture Specialist (Drone Pilot)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 days ago

About Us: Zeitview (formerly DroneBase) is the leading intelligent aerial imaging company for high-value infrastructure, providing businesses with actionable, real-time insights to recover...

Drone Pilot Adjunct Instructor (PTLAE-25)

  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Category: : Adjunct Faculty Subscribe: : Department: : Division of Business and Career Technologies Locations: : Des Plaines and Skokie, IL Posted: : Jul 16, 2025 Closes: : Open Until Filled Type:...

Skydio Drone Operator at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre- Tinley Park

  • Tinley Park, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary: Job Summary: Position Title: Parking Lot Attendant Important Note: This position is part-time/seasonal with hours beginning in May of 2025 and working through October of 2025. WHO ARE...

Demographic Data for Chicago, IL

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Salary for Drone Pilot Jobs in Chicago, IL

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 Chicago, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
5.6%
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 Chicago, IL
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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