Drone Pilot Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Drone Operator Analyst

  • Crossfire Consulting
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Drone Operator Analyst 40 hours/week - no overtime HYBRID POSITION Minimum Qualifications for the Drone Operator Analyst: o Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, Technology, or a related...

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Drone Pilot Adjunct Instructor (PTLAE-25) - Oakton

  • Oakton Community College
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 5 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)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 90+ 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)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Skokie, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 90+ 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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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...
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Introduction to Drones
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Pilot Portraits
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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
39.9%
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 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%