Drone Maintenance Technician – Aerospace & Robotics

Amazon; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Prime Air is seeking a Repair Technician to maintain drones and aircraft, ensuring safe operation and compliance with FAA and internal standards. You will collaborate with engineering, flight operations, and other Prime Air teams to perform time-based and condition-based maintenance and manage parts inventory.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long shifts, and travel up to 25%. Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical integration or assembly.
• Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.
• Experience with common business applications and tools (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Drive time-based and condition-based maintenance activities
• Demonstrate 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

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical integration

Lifting 50 lbs

Travel 25%

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon's Prime Air is seeking a Repair Technician to maintain drones and aircraft, ensuring safe operation and compliance with FAA and internal standards. You will collaborate with engineering, flight operations, and other Prime Air teams to perform time-based and condition-based maintenance and manage parts inventory.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long shifts, and travel up to 25%. Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is possible.