Prime Air Area Manager, Amazon Prime Air

Key job responsibilities

• Serve as a front-line leader responsible for executing daily operations at a Prime Air Drone Delivery Station.
• Lead and support teams across flight operations, ground handling, and fulfillment to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused delivery performance.
• Drive key operational metrics including safety, quality, and delivery efficiency.
• Monitor real-time operations to remove barriers and maintain system uptime.
• Partner with Operations Managers and cross-functional teams to execute staffing and operational plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and coach associates.
• Provide clear escalation and communication during active operations.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of direct people management, including performance management and employee development experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing performance metrics to identify areas of opportunity that will drive performance improvement.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Can work in an environment where the noise level varies and is subject to variable temperatures and weather conditions, including working outside in outdoor temperatures and refrigerated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working cross-functionally across several teams both technical and non-technical.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs, or experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations or similar technical platforms.

Company

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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Benefits

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