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UAV Pilot – Offshore Oil & Gas Specialist

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Paisley
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UAV Pilot – Offshore Oil & Gas Specialist, paisley

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28.06.2025
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Job Description:

? Job Title:

UAV Pilot – Offshore Oil & Gas Specialist
? Location:

Preferably based near

Glasgow , UK (For deployment logistics)
? Contract Type:

Contract
? Start Date:

July 2025
? Deployment Schedule:

2-week offshore deployments in

July,

August ,

September ,

mid-October

- more dates to be confirmed
? Expenses:

May be covered where reasonable
️ Join a Cutting-Edge UAV Operations Team in Offshore Oil & Gas
UAV Pilot

with strong offshore experience to support our expanding UAV inspection operations. This role is ideal for a drone professional who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments and is ready to contribute to industry-leading asset inspections using UAV, LiDAR, and photogrammetry tech.
? What You'll Be Doing:
Offshore UAV Inspections
Perform

Close Visual Inspections (CVI)

and

General Visual Inspections (GVI)

on offshore rigs
Operate

DJI M350

externally and

Elios 3

for confined/internal spaces
Collaborate with inspection engineers on high-priority asset surveys
Onshore & General Survey Projects
Support land-based inspections and cross-industry survey work
Capture and deliver

high-resolution photogrammetry

and

LiDAR

data
Contribute to the creation of

digital twins

and detailed

3D infrastructure models
What We're Looking For:
Offshore experience with up-to-date survival certification ( BOSIET , etc.)
Proficient in UAV operations using

DJI M350

and

Elios 3
Strong understanding of

photogrammetry

and

LiDAR

workflows
Comfortable operating in industrial/confined space environments
Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally
Experience with

terrestrial or mobile laser scanners

(e.g., Faro, Leica)
International drone certifications, especially within

Europe
Familiarity with

3D modelling

and

digital asset management

workflows
? Why Join Us?
Be part of a fast-moving team transforming inspection standards in oil & gas. You’ll work with innovative tools, expert teams, and global clients while enjoying a flexible and supportive contract structure.

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