Senior Drone Maintenance Technician & Fleet Trainer

Amazon; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Prime Air is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician to perform aircraft and drone maintenance at a Prime Air operation site. The role emphasizes ensuring aircraft conform to design and remain in safe operating condition, collaborating with engineering, flight operations, and other teams.

The position requires strong analytical skills, independence, and the ability to train and qualify Repair Technicians, with travel up to 25% and shifts up to 12 hours. Safety and compliance are paramount.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical and electrical integration or assembly experience.
• Experience guiding, training and mentoring others.
• Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for up to 12 hours.
• Willingness to 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 in technical manuals.

Skills

Mechanical integration

Electrical integration

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Tools

CAD drawings

CAD software

Job description

Amazon Prime Air is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician to perform aircraft and drone maintenance at a Prime Air operation site. The role emphasizes ensuring aircraft conform to design and remain in safe operating condition, collaborating with engineering, flight operations, and other teams.

The position requires strong analytical skills, independence, and the ability to train and qualify Repair Technicians, with travel up to 25% and shifts up to 12 hours. Safety and compliance are paramount.