UAV Pilot – Offshore Oil & Gas Specialist (,, United Kingdom)

Job Title: UAV Pilot – Offshore Oil & Gas Specialist
Location: Preferably based near Glasgow , UK (For deployment logistics)
Contract Type: Contract
Rate: £TBC
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:
Essential Skills & Experience
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

Desirable
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.

Interested?
Email Earl Amaglo at to apply or find out more.