What are the responsibilities and job description for the I-Drone Operator (Pilot) with Skydio X10 experience position at Acuren?
| Category | Operations Management | Position Type | Casual Full-Time | Work Schedule Status | Remote |
Acuren is currently recruiting for Drone Operators with Skydio X10 experience to suppor tour operations in Salt Lake City, UT
This role is designed for individuals seeking to gain structured, professional flight operations experience within a safety-driven organization. Must be able to travel 100%. Oil and Gas experience preferred.
- Monitor live telemetry, video feeds, and mission data across multi-screen systems.
- Perform structured pre-flight checks and post-flight documentation.
- Maintain situational awareness during all flight operations.
- Communicate clearly with operations personnel and field teams.
- Log flight data accurately and complete required reporting.
- Follow standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols at all times.
- Participate in training and operational readiness exercises. Organize and report test results
- Perform specialized inspections
- May instruct and supervise others
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Some college preferred
- Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections
- Knowledge of Drone equipment
- Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures precisely.
- Ability to remain focused for extended periods during live operations.
- Ability to work rotating and non-traditional shifts
- Knowledge of aviation radio communication procedures.
- Experience in industrial inspection (Oil and Gas experience preferred)
- Skydio X10 experience required
- Open to 100% travel
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.
Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.