UAS Pilot (Internal Inspection & Offshore Operations)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced UAS Pilot with proven internal flying/close-proximity inspection capabilities to support our offshore inspection and survey operations. The ideal candidate will be confident operating in complex, GPS-denied environments and hold all required offshore survival and medical certificates.
You will work as part of a specialist team delivering high-quality data capture for critical infrastructure, supporting clients across the offshore energy, oil & gas, and renewables sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct internal UAS inspections within confined or GPS-denied spaces (e.g., tanks, ballast spaces, processing modules, turbine towers).
- Perform offshore UAS operations in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Execute planned flight missions safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Assist with mission planning, risk assessments, and safety briefings.
- Manage UAS equipment, batteries, consumables, and flight logs.
- Ensure compliance with operational authorisations and offshore HSE standards.
- Liaise with clients, on-site teams, and inspectors to deliver high-quality outputs.
- Support data management and reporting post-flight as required.
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrable internal flying experience (confined space, NDT support, structural inspection, or equivalent).
- Valid offshore certifications, including:
- BOSIET / FOET (with CA-EBS)
- OGUK or equivalent offshore medical
- MIST
- Recognised UAS pilot qualification (A2CofC, GVC, or equivalent operational authorisation).
- Strong understanding of aviation safety, risk assessment, and safe systems of work.
- Experience operating commercial UAV platforms used for internal or offshore inspection ( Elios 2/3, Scout DI 137)
- Ability to work in challenging environments with a strong safety-first mindset.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and situational awareness.
Desirable Skills
- Experience supporting offshore integrity, inspection, or survey programmes.
- Data capture experience (photogrammetry, thermal, lidar, or visual imaging).
- Mechanical, engineering, or NDT background.
- Previous work within the offshore energy or utilities sectors.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and offshore/day rates.
- Opportunities to work on major energy and renewables projects.
- Training, development, and progression within a growing UAS team.
- Modern equipment and innovative inspection technologies.
- Supportive and safety-focused working culture.
- Department
- AUAV
About Sonomatic Limited
Sonomatic is a leading provider of NDT, inspection, and integrity management services, delivering a wide range of solutions across onshore, offshore, and overseas locations. We combine our conventional and advanced NDT expertise with inspection engineering, integrity management and subsea capabilities to safely and reliably support our clients. In addition, our ability to design, develop, and apply innovative inspection techniques and a strong focus on technical excellence, quality, and efficiency allows us at Sonomatic to deliver world-class inspection and integrity solutions tailored to every operational environment and challenge.
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