Modeled career paths · Drone operations

Where does a Senior UAS Operator go next?

What employers are asking a Senior UAS Operator for, what they pay, and where people go next. From live postings and Startline’s modeled career map: what the ads say, never estimated.

Typical advancement
UAS Data Specialist+32% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of modeled moves out of Senior UAS Operator go here
progression86% of modeled exits move upward from there
Management path
UAS Programme Manager+68% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of modeled moves out of Senior UAS Operator go here
leadership branch100% of modeled exits move upward from there
Director of Aerial Operations+126% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via UAS Data Specialist. 16% joint modeled share
leadership branch0% of modeled exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Lead Chauffeur+8% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via UAS Data Specialist. 5% joint modeled share
pivot86% of modeled exits move upward from there
Vessel Operator+80% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via UAS Data Specialist. 5% joint modeled share
pivot86% of modeled exits move upward from there

What this page cannot know is which of these fit you. That is what the free list is for.