Military & Veterans - Prime Air Flight Monitor, Prime Air

Amazon; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Prime Air Flight Monitor to oversee drone operations and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have military experience and hold necessary drone certifications, including the CAA A1 & A3 Drone certificate. Responsibilities include monitoring drones in real-time and collaborating with various teams to drive a culture of safety. This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of drone delivery technology.

Qualifications

• CAA A1 & A3 Drone certificate is a must.
• Experience operating unmanned aircraft systems essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively to promote safety.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor drone operations in your assigned region.
• Identify and respond to deviations from flight paths.
• Oversee real-time operations ensuring compliance and safety.

Skills

Drone operation

Safety culture promotion

Business communication

Fluent English (CEFR C1)

Tools

CAA A1 & A3 Drone certificate

UK GVC drone pilot certification

UK CAA Flyer ID

Job description

Military & Veterans - Prime Air Flight Monitor, Prime Air

Job ID: 3134189 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

This role focuses on those who have military experience and/or are military spouses/children interested in working in the private sector. Amazon’s military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon. Thousands of former military are driving innovation and raising the bar on customer experience. At Amazon, we embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion.

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 are working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers and are excited for what’s to come. 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, Amazon is the place for you.

This position may be subject to additional terms including medical checks, drug/alcohol and background screening at pre‑employment and during post‑employment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor all active drones within your assigned region using state‑of‑the‑art tracking and monitoring systems.
• Identify and promptly respond to any deviations from planned flight paths or operational parameters.
• Oversee real‑time drone operations, ensuring full compliance with operational standards and maintaining the highest levels of safety and efficiency.
• Support daily briefings and assist with other site requirements to ensure smooth and safe flight operations.

About the team

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.

Basic Qualifications

• CAA A1 & A3 Drone certificate
• Experience operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or general aviation experience
• Experience working collaboratively with all levels of the organization to promote a strong safety culture
• Understanding of CAP 722 and SORA
• Excellent business communication skills
• Fluency in English (minimum CEFR level C1) required

Preferred Qualifications

• UK GVC drone pilot certification
• Experience in the aviation industry
• Understanding of how to perform a risk assessment
• UK CAA Flyer ID
• UK CAA A2 certificate
• Knowledge of Aviation Safety Standards
• Knowledge of UK CAA regulatory environment

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Job Details

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• Corporate Operations