Drone Pilot - Industrial Inspection (Part 107)

Location: Remote / Field-Based – Houston, TX and surrounding areas

About Aero Velocity:
Aero Velocity is a drone solutions company serving industrial, energy, and government clients. We're expanding our inspection operations in the Houston area and are building a small team of 2–3 qualified contract pilots to support upcoming work at plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities.

About the Role:
This is a contract position, not an employee role. Pilots will be engaged on a per-project, day-rate basis and deployed to client sites in the Houston region as work comes in. There is no office requirement; you'll work from home base and travel locally to job sites. We're looking for reliable, safety-minded operators with real industrial inspection experience who can represent Aero Velocity professionally on client sites.

Responsibilities:

• Perform drone-based inspections at plants, refineries, and industrial facilities
• Conduct confined-space drone operations, including internal tank and vessel inspections
• Support internal and external ultrasonic thickness (UT) inspections
• Collect inspection data and imagery for 3D modeling and analysis
• Document findings and help prepare client-ready deliverables
• Follow site safety, permitting, and access procedures on every job

Required Qualifications:

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Active TWIC card
• Applicable DISA requirements already met (Qualification is preferred but not required at the time of hire. The company will support the successful candidate in obtaining it)
• Experience working in plants and refineries, with familiarity with site safety, permitting, and access procedures
• Ability to travel to job sites throughout the Houston area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with ScoutDI and/or Voliro platforms along with Skydio X-10
• Confined-space drone inspection experience
• UT thickness inspection experience
• Experience with 3D modeling and inspection data workflows
• Ownership of suitable inspection drone equipment is a plus

Compensation:

· Competitive day rate based on experience and certifications. Platform or site-specific training will be provided as needed to prepare pilots for deployment.

Please Note:
This is an independent contractor (1099) opportunity. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes and insurance. Work volume is project-based and expected to grow as our Houston operations ramp up.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a copy of your Part 107 certificate, your TWIC status, and a brief summary of your industrial inspection experience, including any drone platforms you have operated, such as ScoutDI, Voliro, or Flyability to lorie.ball@aerovelocity.com

Work Location: On the road