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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:

  • American Patrols, established in 1987, specializes in aerial inspection services for oil and gas facilities within the Greater Permian Basin, Texas.
  • Their pilots patrol over 500 facilities daily at low altitudes, inspecting wells, pipelines, and other infrastructure to protect the environment, preserve revenue, and minimize cleanup costs.
  • The company's aircraft often feature red-painted tails, serving as an homage to veterans and the Tuskegee Airmen.
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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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