Drone Flight Safety Analyst — Data-Driven SMS & Investigations

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Flight Safety Specialist to join the Prime Air Flight Safety team in Seattle. This role supports the Safety Management System across drone delivery operations, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, hazard identification, and risk management.

You will work with Flight Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Compliance to embed safety in daily activities. The ideal candidate rapidly analyzes safety data, contributes to investigations, and helps promote a culture of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Flight Safety team in executing SMS processes across drone operations.
• Analyze flight safety data and metrics to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Support safety investigations with evidence gathering and root cause analysis.
• Manage the intake and lifecycle of safety reports in FlySMS.
• Support SRAs tied to operational changes and MoC processes.
• Execute safety promotion activities to build a positive safety culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Prepare safety data summaries, WBR inputs, SRB materials, and SMS status reports.
• Develop and maintain SMS documentation including policies and hazard registers.
• Coordinate with SCO network to ensure consistent SMS application.
• Innovate safety engagement programs and a learning-oriented culture.

Skills

Program management

Process improvement

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Flight Safety Specialist to join the Prime Air Flight Safety team in Seattle. This role supports the Safety Management System across drone delivery operations, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, hazard identification, and risk management.

You will work with Flight Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Compliance to embed safety in daily activities. The ideal candidate rapidly analyzes safety data, contributes to investigations, and helps promote a culture of