Innovair™
Lead Offshore UAV / Drone Inspection Pilot
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About Innovair
Innovair is a robotics-led inspection company delivering advanced inspection services across offshore wind, energy infrastructure, and industrial assets. We develop and deploy robotic inspection systems that deliver safer access, higher-quality data, and actionable insight, redefining how critical assets are inspected.
As Innovair continues to expand its offshore inspection services, we are seeking a Lead Offshore UAV Inspection Pilot to deliver UAV inspection projects across offshore wind and oil & gas assets.
Role Overview
The Lead Offshore UAV Inspection Pilot is responsible for leading the offshore execution of UAV-based inspection projects.
You will deploy UAV systems offshore with minimal supervision, acting as Innovair’s lead UAV specialist on site. The role is hands-on, delivery-focused, and client-facing, with responsibility for safe operation, data quality, and inspection execution in offshore environments.
Why this role exists
Innovair’s offshore UAV inspection activity is increasing across wind and oil & gas projects. This role exists to ensure UAV inspections are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard by an experienced pilot capable of operating independently in offshore environments.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead offshore delivery of UAV inspection projects.
- Operate UAV systems offshore for inspection of wind, oil & gas, and energy infrastructure assets.
- Act as Innovair’s lead UAV representative offshore, interfacing with client, vessel, and site teams.
- Ensure UAV operations are conducted in accordance with aviation regulations, offshore safety requirements, and approved procedures.
- Plan and execute inspection flights to achieve required data quality and coverage.
- Conduct pre- and post-flight checks, maintenance, and documentation.
- Support mentoring and oversight of other UAV pilots where required.
- Ensure safe integration of UAV operations within SIMOPS environments.
What success looks like in your first 12 months
- Offshore UAV inspection projects delivered safely and efficiently.
- High-quality inspection data consistently meeting client requirements.
- Strong client confidence in Innovair’s UAV inspection capability.
- Minimal supervision required for offshore deployments.
Who this role is for
This role suits an experienced UAV pilot who has already worked offshore and is comfortable operating in complex, high-risk environments. You are confident leading UAV operations on site, interfacing with clients, and taking responsibility for safe and effective delivery.
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Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a UAV pilot delivering offshore inspection projects.
- Offshore wind and/or oil & gas UAV inspection experience.
- Strong understanding of offshore safety, SIMOPS, and permit-to-work environments.
- Experience operating UAVs for inspection rather than media or surveying only.
- Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision.
Desirable
- GWO, BOSIET, or offshore safety certification.
- Experience inspecting blades, structures, or offshore assets.
- Familiarity with CAA operational authorisations and aviation compliance
What we offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Offshore allowances / day rates as applicable
- Opportunity to lead offshore UAV inspection projects
- Clear progression within Innovair’s robotic inspection career framework
- Fast-growing, technology-led SME environment
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