Lead Offshore UAV Inspection Pilot

Innovair
Feb 5
2 min read

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

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.

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.

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