Drone Pilot Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Skokie, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 1 day 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...

Skydio Drone Operator at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre- Tinley Park

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 60+ 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...

15W UAV Operator

  • Peoria, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 60+ 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...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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

Local
National
12,812,477
319,486

Drone Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Udemy
DJI Drones: How To Become The Ultimate Pilot
**** Compatible with DJI Spark, Mavic Pro or Phantom 4 Drones **** Fly with confidenceFly safely and within your lawsFly without crashing or damaging your new droneGet silky smooth, cinematic...
Udemy
Safe Drone Flight - Procedures & Practices for New Pilots
Despite what some drone manufacturer marketing materials may claim, flying a drone is a complicated thing. While drones may be able to "fly themselves" using Artificial Intelligence and collision...
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...
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Salary for Drone Pilot Jobs in Illinois

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 Illinois 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 Illinois
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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