Senior Drone Maintenance Technician - Lead & Mentor

Socket.dev; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,104 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Repair Technician for Prime Air in the United States (TN, Memphis). This role performs drone maintenance, ensures aircraft safety and conformance to design, and collaborates with engineering and flight operations.

It includes training the Repair Technician team at the operation site and ensuring timely, safe maintenance across shifts. The candidate should bring analytical skills, be a self-starter, and work well independently, with experience mentoring others and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical and electrical integration or assembly experience.
• 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.
• Experience with common business applications and tools (i.e. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel).
• Experience guiding, training and mentoring others.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Drive time-based and condition-based maintenance activities.
• Own fleet performance metrics.
• Verify adherence to FAA regulations and Prime Air directives.
• 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 and electrical integration

Lift 50 lbs

Travel 25%

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Repair Technician for Prime Air in the United States (TN, Memphis). This role performs drone maintenance, ensures aircraft safety and conformance to design, and collaborates with engineering and flight operations.

It includes training the Repair Technician team at the operation site and ensuring timely, safe maintenance across shifts. The candidate should bring analytical skills, be a self-starter, and work well independently, with experience mentoring others and a