Drones are becoming a big part of the Aviation industry now, and are being used in a wide variety of roles. AviatorJob helps operators find drone pilot jobs and helps companies find qualified and trained pilots. With regulators needing licensed operators now it is essential that you have all the correct licences and have met the regulatory requirements before applying for any positions.
A professional drone pilot does far more than fly. You plan each job, check the site and weather, manage risks and capture useful data.
Typical tasks include:
Employers need drone teams in many fields. Common areas for drone pilot jobs include:
Each job stipulates all the requirements for each position.
Rules for flying drones for work depend on the country and the type of flight. In the UK, they are set by the Civil Aviation Authority, so always check its latest guidance. When you apply for drone pilot jobs, employers often ask you to have:
Many employers value the airmanship, weather and regulation knowledge as well as good flying skills.
Drone pilot jobs offer clear ways to grow. Many people begin with a short course, then build hours on small jobs such as property photos or simple surveys. Next, they add skills such as thermal imaging or mapping. Like many areas of aviation there is a variety of routes that can be taken to develop and grow a career utilising drones.
Your application goes straight to the employer, with no middleman.
Our free AI screening assistant can confirm that your licences and experience match those of the job requirements and grades you accordingly. Employers can see pre-screened candidates first for quicker response times and easier decision making.
Skilled drone pilots can be hard to find. Post your role on AviatorJob to reach pilots who hold the right permissions and experience. Our tools will check credentials according to the requirements you set, grade each candidate accordingly and help obtain CVs and other essential documents needed to make an informed decision 24/7. You can run the hiring yourself, or ask us to help with positions that are difficult to fill. There are no long contracts.
For paid work, you usually need the right permissions for the kind of flying you do. These depend on the drone, the site and the country, so check with the aviation authority and read each brief.
Yes, many people do. Some work for one employer, while others take contract work across several sites.
Sometimes. Many employers supply the aircraft, while others expect you to bring your own kit. The brief should say.
Use our place filter to narrow the list, and check back often. Operators add new roles all the time.
Ideally yes, but it also depends on the environment in which you are operating.