Drone Operator; Pilot

Acuren East Coast Regional Recruiter (UNITED STATES ONLY)

Acuren is currently recruiting for a remote Drone Operator for operations in Birmingham, AL.

• Organize and report test results
• Perform specialized inspections
• May instruct and supervise others
• Perform other job‑related tasks as assigned by management

• Current FAA Part 107 Pilot
• Ensure all operations adhere to FAA regulations
• Working knowledge of substation and distribution power line systems and components
• Comfortable working independently with minimal direction
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with docked drone system
• Ability to maintain accurate records of drone operations and inspections
• Superb attention to detail
• Ability to travel 25%

• Familiarity with docked drone systems as well as command and control software
• ITC Level 1 Thermography Certification

• 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Public Safety