Drone Maintenance Technician: Keep Fleets Flight-Ready

Amazon; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 61,000; Full time

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Equal opportunity employer

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Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Repair Technician for Prime Air in Durham, NC. The role focuses on maintenance and routine service of drones to ensure safe operation. You will collaborate with engineering and flight operations to meet assigned maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate demonstrates mechanical and electrical integration experience, can lift heavy loads, and travel up to 25%. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays, with strict safety and FAA guideline adherence.

Qualifications

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

Can carry 50 lbs

Travel up to 25%

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Basic hand tools

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Repair Technician for Prime Air in Durham, NC. The role focuses on maintenance and routine service of drones to ensure safe operation. You will collaborate with engineering and flight operations to meet assigned maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate demonstrates mechanical and electrical integration experience, can lift heavy loads, and travel up to 25%. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays, with strict safety and FAA guideline adherence.