Senior Drone Maintenance Technician

Amazon; Longs (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Prime Air is seeking an experienced Sr. Repair Technician to maintain drone aircraft at the commercial operation site. You will lead maintenance, ensure safety and FAA conformity, and work with engineering and flight operations to deliver reliable service.

The role requires mentoring a team, training new technicians, and managing parts with strong analytical and independent work skills. Shift work and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical and electrical integration or assembly experience.
• Experience guiding, training and mentoring others.
• Experience with common business applications and tools (Microsoft Office).
• Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Drive time-based and condition-based maintenance activities
• Own fleet performance metrics
• Verify adherence to FAA regulations and Prime Air directives and processes
• Manage fleet spare parts and inventory
• Train and mentor other Repair Technicians
• Assign shift roster and oversee Repair Technicians
• Demonstrate proactive safety mindset in ambiguous situations
• Follow detailed instructions outlined in technical manuals

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical integration

Mentoring others

MS Office

Travel 25%

Tools

CAD

Automation software

Job description

Amazon Prime Air is seeking an experienced Sr. Repair Technician to maintain drone aircraft at the commercial operation site. You will lead maintenance, ensure safety and FAA conformity, and work with engineering and flight operations to deliver reliable service.

The role requires mentoring a team, training new technicians, and managing parts with strong analytical and independent work skills. Shift work and travel are expected.