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Employer Profile: American Patrols

Company focuses on aerial inspection of the oil pipelines and product fields of Texas.

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American Patrols inspects more than 500 oil facilities daily in Texas. [Courtesy: American Patrols]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Founded in 1987, American Patrols offers aerial inspection services for oil and gas facilities throughout the Greater Permian Basin area in Texas.
  • Pilots conduct daily low-altitude patrols of over 500 facilities to inspect wells, pipelines, and other infrastructure, aiming to protect the environment, preserve revenue, and minimize cleanup costs.
  • Their fleet of aircraft often features red-painted tails as a tribute to veterans, specifically the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.
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American Patrols was founded in 1987 and performs aerial inspection services for oil and gas companies in the Greater Permian Basin area in Texas.

Each day, its pilots patrol more than 500 facilities at low altitudes to inspect wells, pumps, gathering systems, batteries, water takeaway lines, and flow lines.

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