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
2 - 12 months
$0 - $7,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Survey Pilot
Airport Ground Crew Freight Pilot
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Survey Pilot Airport Ground Crew Freight Pilot + 2 more

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

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing)
On Campus
3 years
$44,520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Engineer Plant Engineer Research Engineer
Technical Officer Hydrogen Engineer Electrical Designer Mechanical Engineering Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic Metal Worker Welding Instructor Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Trailer Technician Toolmaker Marine Engineer Process Technician
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics)
On Campus
3 years
$44,520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Engineer Plant Engineer Electrical Supervisor
Technical Officer Hydrogen Engineer Electrical Designer Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Forklift Mechanic Toolmaker Electrical Trades Assistant Marine Engineer TCF Mechanic Process Technician
+ 14 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

Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering)
On Campus
3 years
$33,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Computer Technician Web Content Manager Junior Data Analyst
Plant Engineer IT Technician Digital Business Analyst Engineering Technician Trainee Records Officer IT Business Analyst Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Telecommunications Trades Assistant Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Solutions Analyst Integration Analyst Infrastructure Architect Mobile Application Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Test Engineer Technology Consultant Program Analyst Data Manager Game Mathematician Application Support Analyst Data Modeller Marketing Analyst Chief Information Officer
+ 27 more
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