Prime Air Sr. Maintenance Technician, Amazon Prime Air

About the role

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization. Prime Air is seeking an experienced Sr. Repair Technician who combines technical skills with a passion for maintaining machinery and aircraft. This person is responsible for all drone maintenance and routine service at the commercial operation location, ensuring the aircraft conforms to design, and is in safe operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive time-based and condition-based maintenance activities
• Own fleet performance metrics
• Verify adherence to FAA regulations and Prime Air directives and processes
• Manage fleet spare parts and inventory
• Train and mentor other Repair Technicians
• Assign shift roster and oversee Repair Technicians
• Demonstrate proactive safety mindset in ambiguous situations
• Follow detailed instructions outlined in technical manuals

Requirements

• 2+ years of mechanical and electrical integration or assembly experience
• Experience in mechanical and electrical integration or assembly
• Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
• Travel up to 25% of the time
• Experience with common business applications and tools (i.e. Microsoft Office, ie. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience guiding, training and mentoring others
• 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
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Can show a demonstrated record of good attendance and the ability to consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of aviation industry experience
• Experience in installing sub-assemblies and assemblies while working to drawings or CAD files
• Experience in business communication skills
• Experience in Robotics and Manufacturing engineering

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $23.00 - $41.00 USD hourly. As a total compensation company, you are eligible for additional earnings including overtime pay and performance bonuses. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location.

Benefits

Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

Schedule

This role requires the ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.