Prime Air Maintenance Technician, Amazon Prime Air

Amazon

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Posted 27 days ago

Full Time

Pontiac, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

The Repair Technician will be responsible for drone maintenance and routine service, ensuring aircraft conformity to design and safe operating condition. Key duties include driving time-based and condition-based maintenance activities and verifying adherence to FAA regulations and Prime Air directives.

Seeking a Repair Technician with technical skills and a passion for maintaining machinery and aircraft. Candidates should have experience in mechanical and electrical integration or assembly. This role involves drone maintenance, adherence to FAA regulations, and managing fleet spare parts.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Drone Maintenance

Routine Service

Technical Skills

Machinery Maintenance

Aircraft Maintenance

Analytical Skills

Self-Starter

Time-Based Maintenance

Condition-Based Maintenance

Fleet Performance Metrics

FAA Regulations Adherence

Inventory Management

Safety Mindset

Technical Manuals Interpretation

Mechanical Integration

Electrical Integration

Job Description

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.
How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos)
If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Prime Air is seeking a Repair Technician who combines technical skills with a passion for maintaining machinery and aircraft. This person will be responsible for drone maintenance and routine service, ensuring the aircraft conforms to design, and that vehicles are in safe operating condition. This candidate is expected to work closely with engineering, flight operations, and other Prime Air teams to deliver on their assigned responsibilities. 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
• Show understanding of fleet performance metrics
• Verify adherence to FAA regulations and Prime Air directives and processes
• Manage fleet spare parts and inventory
• Demonstrate proactive safety mindset in ambiguous situations
• Follow detailed instructions outlined in technical manuals

This role requires the ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs, stand / walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.

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

This role requires travel, up to 25% of the time.

Export Control License
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.

This position may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing if conducting safety sensitive functions as defined by the FAA. Federal law also requires Amazon to determine an applicant's DOT drug and/or alcohol testing history prior to hiring him/her into a position that would require them to conduct safety sensitive functions as defined by the FAA. Basic Qualifications: - 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.) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in installing sub-assemblies and assemblies while working to drawings or CAD files
- Experience in the aviation industry
- Experience in business communication skills
- Experience in Robotics and Manufacturing engineering

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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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.



USA, MI, PONTIAC - 21.00 - 44.00 USD hourly

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