- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Inspect parts for surface defects.
- Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies,
Drone pilot | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.
Drone pilots typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Drone pilot you will typically work freelance / self-employed.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 97,608 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Drone pilot
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103,798 GBP
Average salary for full-time Drone pilot
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97,608 GBP
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103,798 GBP
Salary over time for Drone pilot
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94,182 GBP
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87,447 GBP
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87,322 GBP
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84,307 GBP
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78,221 GBP
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86,204 GBP
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97,608 GBP
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75,903 GBP
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53,152 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Drone pilot. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Drone pilot interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
