Drone Maintenance Technician: Aircraft Care & FAA Compliance

Amazon.com Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Prime Air is seeking a Repair Technician to maintain drones, perform routine services, and ensure aircraft conformity to design and safe operation. You will work with engineering, flight operations, and Prime Air teams to deliver on assigned duties, leveraging strong analytical skills and independence.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long shifts, and travel up to 25%. Flexibility for various shifts, including nights and weekends, is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical integration or assembly.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.
• Experience with common business applications and tools (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 integration

Electrical integration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Prime Air is seeking a Repair Technician to maintain drones, perform routine services, and ensure aircraft conformity to design and safe operation. You will work with engineering, flight operations, and Prime Air teams to deliver on assigned duties, leveraging strong analytical skills and independence.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long shifts, and travel up to 25%. Flexibility for various shifts, including nights and weekends, is needed.