Blade Data Capture Specialist (external Drone Pilot)
We have multiple openings across Spain, Turkey and Italy* About Us Zeitview is the leading intelligent aerial imaging company for high-value infrastructure, providing businesses with actionable, real-time insights to recover revenue, reduce risk and improve build quality. We serve customers in the solar, wind, insurance, construction, real estate, and critical infrastructure industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure through advanced inspection solutions.
The Drone
Pilot is responsible for conducting safe, accurate, and efficient inspections of external wind turbine components—primarily blades—using drones along Zeitview's proprietary payloads and software. Candidates must be capable of working independently in remote environments as a high travel employee, and be committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As an entry-level data capture position, this employee will start their career focusing on a specific data capture product, external blade inspections via a drone, and then branch out to a variety of other products and verticals after establishing competency on the product originally hired for.
Field Data Collection
Conduct drone inspections of wind turbine blades and other infrastructure in accordance with safety protocols and SOPs. Complete image and data capture missions with a high degree of precision and minimal defects. Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot remote-controlled equipment in varied field conditions.
Meet data capture performance expectations to include rate of capture completion, data management, quality of imagery, safety performance metrics, and project communication. Conduct training of new Data Capture Specialists or Contractors based on employee's proficiency Safety & Compliance Maintain high safety standards during all operations in alignment with industry best practices, company policy, and regulatory requirements.
Comply with and maintain applicable product specific certifications and qualifications such as: EASA A1/A3, STS (Standard Scenario), GWO Operational Support Assist in forecasting equipment needs and planning site logistics in coordination with Operations Coordinators.
Maintain and update mission status using internal tools to ensure visibility for stakeholders. Communicate effectively with local site contacts to understand project requirements and constraints.
Experience with wind turbine inspections and complex data capture techniques EASA A1/A3 Global Wind Organization training certifications or willing to complete courses STS (Standard Scenario) is ideal but not required Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while also meeting rigid deadlines. The ability to adapt to different working environments is essential.
Experience with implementing and managing client Scope of Work (SOW) objectives. Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and individuals and come to a consensus. Includes 75%-100% domestic travel in support of operations.
Be willing to work at heights Able to work in outside environments year-round. Competitvie compensation rate and overtime eligibility 100% covered costs for traveling (rental car/flights, hotels, gasoline, daily stipend) Statutory Health Benefits Social Security Sick Leave Autonomy and upward mobility Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture: a place where your voice matters Zeitview is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Zeitview, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work.
We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that includes age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion or veteran status, that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for seriously held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
The Drone
Pilot is responsible for conducting safe, accurate, and efficient inspections of external wind turbine components—primarily blades—using drones along Zeitview's proprietary payloads and software. Candidates must be capable of working independently in remote environments as a high travel employee, and be committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As an entry-level data capture position, this employee will start their career focusing on a specific data capture product, external blade inspections via a drone, and then branch out to a variety of other products and verticals after establishing competency on the product originally hired for.
Field Data Collection
Conduct drone inspections of wind turbine blades and other infrastructure in accordance with safety protocols and SOPs. Complete image and data capture missions with a high degree of precision and minimal defects. Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot remote-controlled equipment in varied field conditions.
Meet data capture performance expectations to include rate of capture completion, data management, quality of imagery, safety performance metrics, and project communication. Conduct training of new Data Capture Specialists or Contractors based on employee's proficiency Safety & Compliance Maintain high safety standards during all operations in alignment with industry best practices, company policy, and regulatory requirements.
Comply with and maintain applicable product specific certifications and qualifications such as: EASA A1/A3, STS (Standard Scenario), GWO Operational Support Assist in forecasting equipment needs and planning site logistics in coordination with Operations Coordinators.
Maintain and update mission status using internal tools to ensure visibility for stakeholders. Communicate effectively with local site contacts to understand project requirements and constraints.
Experience with wind turbine inspections and complex data capture techniques EASA A1/A3 Global Wind Organization training certifications or willing to complete courses STS (Standard Scenario) is ideal but not required Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while also meeting rigid deadlines. The ability to adapt to different working environments is essential.
Experience with implementing and managing client Scope of Work (SOW) objectives. Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and individuals and come to a consensus. Includes 75%-100% domestic travel in support of operations.
Be willing to work at heights Able to work in outside environments year-round. Competitvie compensation rate and overtime eligibility 100% covered costs for traveling (rental car/flights, hotels, gasoline, daily stipend) Statutory Health Benefits Social Security Sick Leave Autonomy and upward mobility Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture: a place where your voice matters Zeitview is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Zeitview, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work.
We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that includes age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion or veteran status, that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for seriously held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.