Drone Maintenance Technician – FAA‑Aligned, 12‑hour Shifts

Aboutamazon; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Prime Air Maintenance Technician in Kansas City, MO is responsible for drone maintenance and routine service, ensuring aircraft conform to design and are safe. You will work with engineering, flight operations, and Prime Air teams to deliver on assigned responsibilities.

The role requires experience in installing sub-assemblies, aviation industry exposure, and strong business communication. Travel up to 25% and ability to lift 50 lbs; night/weekend shifts may be required.

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.

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

Sub-assemblies & assemblies

Aviation industry experience

Business communication skills

Robotics & Manufacturing engineering

Job description

Amazon Prime Air Maintenance Technician in Kansas City, MO is responsible for drone maintenance and routine service, ensuring aircraft conform to design and are safe. You will work with engineering, flight operations, and Prime Air teams to deliver on assigned responsibilities.

The role requires experience in installing sub-assemblies, aviation industry exposure, and strong business communication. Travel up to 25% and ability to lift 50 lbs; night/weekend shifts may be required.