Prime Air Sr. Maintenance Technician, Amazon Prime Air

About the Role

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. This candidate is expected to work closely with engineering, flight operations, and other Prime Air teams to deliver on their assigned responsibilities. In addition, the Sr. Repair Technician is responsible for the training and qualification of the Repair Technician team at the commercial operation site. This individual should possess strong analytical skills, be a self-starter, and work well independently.

Key Job 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Experience in Business English skills, both verbal and written

Pay

USA, VA, Richmond - $40.00 - $40.00 USD hourly