Prime Air Area Manager, Amazon Prime Air

About the role

Prime Air is seeking a Prime Air Area Manager, where you will serve as a front-line leader responsible for executing daily operations at a Prime Air Drone Delivery Station. You will lead and support teams across flight operations, ground handling, and fulfillment to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused delivery performance.

Key job responsibilities

• 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
• Directly manage a team of hourly associates, overseeing scheduling, performance management, and day-to-day coaching and development
• In partnership with HR, address associate relations matters including attendance, performance concerns, and corrective action as needed
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, headcount tracking, and staffing records for your team

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of direct people management, including performance management and employee development experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
• Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production or manufacturing environment
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• 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
• Can show a demonstrated record of good attendance and the ability to consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts
• Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working cross functionally with tech teams
• Prior experience in the drone/aerospace industry

Pay & Benefits

Base salary range: $73,500.00 - $128,500.00 USD annually. Your package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Schedule & Work Environment

This role requires a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays. Work environment includes variable noise levels, variable temperatures and weather conditions, working outside in outdoor temperatures and refrigerated environments. Shifts may last up to 12 hours with frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

This role may require travel up to 25% of the time. This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

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