Senior UAS Pilot - Industrial Infra Inspections Leadership

Acuren; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

401K

Job summary

Acuren is seeking a UAS Pilot III to support electrical infrastructure inspection operations in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead advanced aerial missions, manage BVLOS considerations where allowed, mentor junior pilots, and ensure inspection integrity with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires FAA Part 107 mastery, GO 95/165 familiarity, and strong data interpretation skills to deliver actionable reports for asset management.

Qualifications

• Subject-matter expert in UAS inspections within electrical infrastructure.
• Decision-making authority for mission go/no-go, equipment procurement, training, and reporting.
• Integrates UAS inspection data into asset-management workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission planning for complex inspection operations with risk assessments and airspace coordination.
• Pilot advanced UAS platforms and payloads, BVLOS when permitted, optimize sensors for electrical inspection.
• Oversee pre-flight inspections and operational readiness; ensure calibration and safety plans.

Skills

UAS inspections expert

Mission planning

Data interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Leadership

Education

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

Acuren is seeking a UAS Pilot III to support electrical infrastructure inspection operations in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead advanced aerial missions, manage BVLOS considerations where allowed, mentor junior pilots, and ensure inspection integrity with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires FAA Part 107 mastery, GO 95/165 familiarity, and strong data interpretation skills to deliver actionable reports for asset management.