Drone Pilot Trainee
Acuren Inspection, Inc.•Fort McMurray, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
The UAV Operator I is an entry-level trainee position responsible for supporting Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) operations, inspections, reality capture, and data acquisition activities under the supervision of experienced personnel. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Applicants must be local to Fort McMurray, AB.
- Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to travel and work in remote industrial environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in industrial environments including oil & gas, mining, utilities, power generation, or heavy industry is an asset.
- Experience with drone-based inspections, photogrammetry, LiDAR processing, reality capture software, confined space, rope access, NDT/NDE, or industrial inspection applications is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Assist with RPAS operations in accordance with Transport Canada regulations, company procedures, and client requirements.
- Support visual inspections, reality capture missions, and data acquisition activities utilizing drones, robotics, and advanced sensor technologies.
- Assist in collecting imagery, LiDAR, thermal, photogrammetric, and other inspection datasets under the supervision of experienced personnel.
- Learn to process and review inspection, mapping, and reality capture data to ensure quality and completeness.
- Support the preparation of inspection reports, maps, orthomosaics, point clouds, 3D models, and other project deliverables.
- Participate in pre-flight planning, site hazard assessments, equipment inspections, and flight documentation activities.
- Assist field crews and project teams in the safe execution of drone and robotics operations.
- Maintain RPAS, sensors, batteries, and supporting equipment in accordance with manufacturer and company requirements.
- Participate in technical training, mentorship programs, and operational exercises to develop piloting and data acquisition skills.
- Support testing and evaluation of new drone platforms, sensors, software, and inspection technologies.
- Travel to industrial facilities and remote locations as required to support project execution.
- Maintain all required certifications, training records, and operational documentation.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous learning
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Employer paid benefits
- RRSP + Company match
- Tuition grants
- Discounted fitness memberships
- Insurance offerings
- Employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
