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Vistra Corp.

Support Services Supervisor

Kosse, TX · On-site

... contractor management, drone applications, Maximo, engineering principles, and construction practices highly preferred. • Profession Engineering License is an additional asset. • Experience ...

Vistra Energy

Support Services Supervisor

Kosse, TX · On-site

Working knowledge of scheduling, cost control, surveying, contractor management, drone applications, Maximo, engineering principles, and construction practices highly preferred. Profession ...

TXU Energy

Support Services Supervisor

Kosse, TX

Working knowledge of scheduling, cost control, surveying, contractor management, drone applications, Maximo, engineering principles, and construction practices highly preferred. Profession ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager drone contractor in the United States is $106,825.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $144,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Drone Contractor vs Drone Pilot?

AspectManager Drone ContractorDrone Pilot
CertificationsFAA Part 107 Certification, management experienceFAA Part 107 Certification, flying skills
Work EnvironmentOversees projects, manages teams, coordinates operationsOperates drones, conducts aerial surveys or filming
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, agriculture, surveying companiesMedia, real estate, inspection services
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The Manager Drone Contractor typically oversees drone operations, manages teams, and coordinates projects, requiring management skills and certifications. In contrast, a Drone Pilot primarily focuses on flying drones for specific tasks like filming or inspections. Both roles often require FAA Part 107 certification but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Manager Drone Contractor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,825 per year, or $51.4 per hour.
Drone Project Superintendent

Drone Project Superintendent

Acuren Inspection, Inc.

Hamilton, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Acuren rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Position Summary
Acuren is seeking a Drone Project Superintendent to support operations in Cincinnati, OH.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Superintendent has responsibility for the operations of Acuren at the customer site. This includes but is not limited to compliance (safety, QA, radiation safety, rope access), contract maintenance, employee health and welfare, obligations of performance deliverables, and KPI's to the client. The Project Superintendent will oversee and provide direction for all Acuren crews working onsite.
Responsibilities
  • Works primarily on client sites indoors and outdoors.
  • Maintains daily log for the job site's operations/activity, reporting to management, as necessary.
  • Hold and attend site meetings with clients, vendors, sub-contractors, inspectors, and staff.
  • Oversees materials, project schedules, staffing levels, and equipment needs with Management direction.
  • Understand and adhere to project scope, prevent scope creep, and recognize when change orders may be necessary and alert Management to determine further steps.
  • Coordinate with crews and other contractors on site.
  • Motivate, delegate personnel, and work with crews to maintain project schedules, and ensure quality and safety protocols are followed.
  • Site safety management
  • Participate in performance management of site employees

Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years' inspection industry experience
  • Hold industry related certifications and licenses to support project field requirements
  • Mechanical integrity experience required
  • Certified or previously certified in NDT methods, and have a working knowledge of each methods strength and limitations to ensure the proper craft type is being utilized for the job scope requirements a plus
  • Experience with quality and safety
  • Be familiar with current codes and procedures needed to properly perform inspections and interpret results

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off

Company Overview
Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.
Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. #LI-BE1

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