Offshore Drone Pilot
My client launched the world’s first completely autonomous blade inspection product with a custom-designed drone system.
Since then, they have inspected over 160,000 wind turbines in over 31 countries, becoming the world leader in understanding the health of turbine blades.
Hours:
Rotational shifts, typically 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
Location:
UK / Europe
Compensation:
- Staying in hotel and taking CTV up to £400 a day
- Staying on SOV for the duration up to £500 a day
- Weather rate: 75%
- Mob/Demob: 50%
- PPE, Accommodation, transport etc all provided
Job Purpose:
In each week you will:
- Deploy to customer project locations – sometimes solo, sometimes on small teams – to execute on-site wind turbine blade inspections using the SkySpecs automated drone system.
- Communicate daily to SkySpecs and customers on project progress, upcoming logistics, technical troubleshooting details, product improvements, etc.
- Be patient with and passionate for the most advanced commercial UAS technology on the market.
- Charge, discharge, pack, and ship flight batteries.
Job Duties:
- Operate drones to conduct aerial inspections and surveys of offshore wind turbines, rotor blades, and support structures.
- Capture high-resolution imagery and video footage for analysis and reporting purposes.
- Perform pre-flight checks and routine maintenance on drones to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborate with offshore teams to schedule and coordinate inspection flights in accordance with project timelines and requirements.
- Document and report inspection findings, including any anomalies or areas requiring further assessment or repair.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines governing drone operations in offshore environments.
- Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for drone operations and data management.
Required Qualifications:
- Relevant Drone Licences, a1-a2-a3, CAA
- Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent certification/license required.
- Offshore GWOs in date
- All medicals in date Experience:
- Physical agility and ability to work at heights may be required.
- Proven experience as a drone pilot, preferably in an offshore or maritime environment.
- Familiarity with UAVs, drone technology, and remote piloting systems.
- Experience in conducting offshore experience.
- Strong understanding of aviation regulations and safety procedures related to drone operations.
- Proficiency in operating drone equipment and remote-control systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Offshore work environment with exposure to maritime conditions and variable weather conditions.
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