Drones and Remote Piloting

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Drone Operator

A Drone Operator flies unmanned aerial vehicles for various purposes, including photography and surveillance, while ensuring safety and maintaining equipment.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot

An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot operates drones for tasks like surveillance, inspections, and deliveries, requiring adaptability and adherence to safety standards

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in drones and remote piloting

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AVI30419

Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 12 months
$0 - $7,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
On Campus
4 years
$74,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Engineering Surveyor
Civil Designer Construction Site Manager Civil Engineering Technician Environmental Technician CAD Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Engineering Surveyor Civil Designer Construction Site Manager Civil Engineering Technician Environmental Technician CAD Designer + 5 more

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing)
On Campus
3 years
$45,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Mechanical Engineering Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic
Metal Worker Welding Instructor Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Trailer Technician Toolmaker Process Technician
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Mechanical Engineering Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic Metal Worker Welding Instructor Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Trailer Technician Toolmaker Process Technician + 7 more
10935NAT

Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies
On Campus
12 months
$6,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator
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