Midland,TX,USA-based Aviation at Spirit Airlines | Hiring
Posted on October 24, 2025
Your Next Step in Midland, TX, USA
Role Essentials
- Employer: Acuren Inspection, Inc. (Hiring in Midland, TX, USA)
- Position: Drone Pilot 1 - Midland, TX (Based in Midland, TX, USA)
- Posted: Recently.
- Based in: Midland, TX, USA, TX (a key business district)
- This Midland, TX, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Acuren Inspection, Inc. team in Midland, TX, USA, TX is growing.
- Benefit from working in Midland, TX, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
What You Get
- Compensation: $94.4k-$146.4k/Year (approx. $10k/Month)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Midland, TX, USA location.
Acuren is a renowned provider specializing in technology-enabled asset protection solutions designed to evaluate and ensure the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructures. With a commitment to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren offers a comprehensive range of services including advanced inspection techniques, non-destructive examination (NDE/NDT), failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field and reliability engineering, as well as innovative technologies such as drones and robotics. Serving various sectors including petroleum refineries, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and automotive industries, Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals worldwide supporting mechanical integrity and inspection programs for some of the largest industrial clients globally. The company maintains a strong culture of safety, quality, and professionalism, striving for incident-free work environments and continuous advancement in technical capabilities to meet client needs effectively and reliably.
The role of the Drone Pilot at Acuren is a critical position within their Unmanned Inspection operations, reporting to the Operations Manager. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for candidates to advance their careers by performing specialized drone inspections focused on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The Drone Pilot will be responsible for managing drone operations at customer sites, ensuring all safety protocols and quality assurance measures are adhered to. Key responsibilities include conducting flight operations, acquiring ground-based data, performing inspections, compiling detailed reports, and maintaining open communication with clients to update them on project progress and work priorities. Additionally, the Drone Pilot will take charge of project scheduling and execution, supervise and instruct team members, and actively participate in client programs including planning and strategy sessions. The role also includes responsibilities related to site safety management and participating in performance management evaluations. This position requires an individual who is detail-oriented, technically skilled, and possesses strong leadership capabilities to thrive in a dynamic, safety-focused environment. The compensation package includes a competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401K plan, ensuring a rewarding and supportive employment experience at Acuren.
- UAV operator experience with fixed wing, rotor, or multirotor drones
- Leadership experience is an asset
- Hold a current FAA Part 107 certificate
- Experience in confined space inspections, oil and gas, LiDAR, 3D modeling, mapping, and utility infrastructure inspections
- Ability and willingness to pass hair follicle drug screening and federal background check
- Experience with a wide variety of sensors including LiDAR, EO/IR cameras, OGI and multi/hyperspectral imaging
- Experience with GIS/CAD databases is a plus
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) experience is highly desired