Drone Pilot, UAV Flight Ops

Drone Pilot for Marine operations at Bureau Veritas. Responsible for performing data acquisition missions and maintaining equipment.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare inspection plan
Perform data acquisition missions on offshore units and ships
Issue the corresponding reports in the agreed format
Support trainee drone surveyors in developing their piloting skills
Maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendation
The employee shall comply with applicable legal requirements and Bureau Veritas health & safety policies.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Remote pilot certificate
At least 2 years of experience in piloting caged drones in marine and offshore environments;
Experience with Flyability Elios 3 drone is a plus.
UT measurements via drone experience preferred
Having skills in piloting caged drones to collect visual and 3D data in GPS denied environments
Basic understanding of ship and offshore structures; drone systems, and maintenance program
Organization, rigor, enthusiasm for new technology, team collaboration, autonomy
Fluent English communication with customers, and our internal teams
Keen to travel offshore in Africa
Ability to inspire and motivate team members.
Good business acumen

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

data acquisitiondrone pilotingUT measurements3D data collectionvisual data collectiondrone maintenance

Soft Skills

organizationrigorenthusiasm for technologyteam collaborationautonomyinspiringmotivatingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeremote pilot certificate