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I-Drone Operator (Pilot)

Acuren
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Apr 08, 2026

I-Drone Operator (Pilot)
Job Locations

US-OH-Cincinnati
ID

2026-18248



Category
Operations Support

Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Work Schedule Status
On-Site



Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting for a Drone Operator to support operations in Cincinnati, OH. LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY.

THIS WILL BE A CALLOUT/TRAVEL POSITION (spanning across Lima, Columbus, Lancaster and Steubenville areas)



Responsibilities

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


Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of routine UAS utility T&D routine inspections and patrols.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of utility infrastructure asset defect identification, categorization, and experience with multiple shot sheets.
  • Ability to hike / traverse within harsh terrain on a regular basis.
  • Ability to carry an average of 40lbs of high tech, fragile equipment.
  • Experience with uploading data in non-LTE environments.
  • Utility report generation for utility infrastructure asset defect inspections.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience flying a variety of non-Chinese aircraft on a routine basis.
  • Minimum of UAS Thermography Level I.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of non- Chinese such as Reigl UAS based LiDAR collection and survey.
  • Advanced UAS operations experience preferred including commercial BVLOS flights and operating fixed wing aircraft.
  • Current passport is preferred.
  • Experience with operating the Flyability series is preferred.
  • Experience with commercial applications.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off


Company Overview

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. #LI-BE1

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