Senior Drone Maintenance Technician

Amazon; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced Sr. Repair Technician to maintain drones at the commercial operation site, ensure airworthiness, and work with engineering and flight operations. The role includes training the Repair Technician team and overseeing shift rosters.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in mechanical/electrical integration or assembly, mentoring experience, and proficiency with MS Office. Ability to lift 50 lbs, work long shifts, and travel up to 25% are required.

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 for shifts up to 12 hours, and frequently push/pull/squat/bend/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 integration

Electrical integration

Mentoring

MS Office

Tools

CAD files

Production drawings

Job description

Amazon is seeking an experienced Sr. Repair Technician to maintain drones at the commercial operation site, ensure airworthiness, and work with engineering and flight operations. The role includes training the Repair Technician team and overseeing shift rosters.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in mechanical/electrical integration or assembly, mentoring experience, and proficiency with MS Office. Ability to lift 50 lbs, work long shifts, and travel up to 25% are required.