Employer Profile: American Patrols

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

FLYING Staff

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM ET

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Its fleet of aircraft often feature red-painted tails as an homage to veterans, specifically to the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.

Mission Statement

“At American Patrols, patrolling pipeline and production fields is at the heart of what we do. This helps you protect the environment, preserve revenue, and minimize cleanup costs.”