Drone Pilot Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Drone Pilot Adjunct Instructor (PTLAE-25) - Oakton

  • Oakton Community College
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 4 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:...

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CAD/Drone Technician

  • OHL USA
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Basic experience or coursework in drone piloting (UAV) for construction or surveying purposes. Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar)....

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Drone Pilot Adjunct Instructor (PTLAE-25) - Oakton College

  • Oakton Community College
  • Skokie, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Skokie, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: Part-time faculty are paid on a lecture hour equivalents (LHE) basis. For most courses, the LHE is the same as a credit hour. For others, the LHE represents additional work for...

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Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Drone Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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MIT OpenCourseWare
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...
Alison
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...
MagellanTV
Hidden Britain by Drone
Britain is a land of rich history, and, apparently, many secrets. With areas blocked off to the public, or just difficult for a person to get to, join Tony Robinson as he uses his video drones to...
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Salary for Drone Pilot Jobs in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.4%
Bachelor's Degree
16.1%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
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 Des Plaines, 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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