Member Under the Microscope
Francois Alberts - Industry Account Executive, Airscope
Francois Alberts, Industry Account Executive at Airscope, is an experienced leader who is passionate about innovation and technology.
He has been a member of the Energy Club WA for eight months and says he most enjoys "the people and the connections formed within the Club”.
Francois has worked in the oil and gas sector for six years after two years in civil and mining.
He began his career as a commercial pilot, becoming the Chief Pilot and Head of Flight Operations at Airscope, where he was responsible for managing a team of drone pilots and the procurement and management of the company's drone fleet.
After working in sales with Position Partners, he returned to Airscope in 2022 as an Industry Account Executive, responsible for connecting Airscope to operators and contractors in various industries to assist them with digital asset management.
Airscope is a leader in asset digitisation, providing high-resolution, 3D digital replicas of large industrial and commercial infrastructure to clients.
Francois is currently working on the digitisation of offshore and onshore assets in Bass Straight, Victoria, and on a project to digitise an entire asset base across the Northwest Shelf of WA, the Cooper Basin, and QLD.
When asked about his achievements, Francois mentioned obtaining his pilot's license, but he believes his biggest achievement is being "happily married for six years with four children, five years and under”.
Francois is motivated by his faith and the responsibility of carrying out God's purposes and plans for the betterment of humanity. As he said, "God’s ideals towards the ultimate good and blissful unity of people are what influences my daily actions."
As a member of Energy Club WA, Francois values the connections he's made with other professionals in the industry. These relationships and networking opportunities are important for professionals to stay up to date on industry trends and advancements.