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Prime Air is seeking an experienced Sr. Repair Technician who combines technical skills with a passion for maintaining machinery and aircraft. This person is responsible for all drone maintenance and routine service at the commercial operation location, ensuring the aircraft conforms to design, and is in safe operating conditions. This candidate is expected to work closely with engineering, flight operations, and other Prime Air teams to deliver on their assigned responsibilities. In addition, the Sr. Repair Technician is responsible for the training and qualification of the Repair Technician team at the commercial operation site. This individual should possess strong analytical skills, be a self-starter, and work well independently.
Key job 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 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
This role requires the ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs, stand / walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
This role requires the ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
This role requires travel, up to 25% of the time.
Export Control License
This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
This position may be subject to Department of Transportation (
DOT) drug and alcohol testing if conducting safety sensitive functions as defined by the
FAA. Federal law also requires Amazon to determine an applicant's
DOT drug and/or alcohol testing history prior to hiring him/her into a position that would require them to conduct safety sensitive functions as defined by the
FAA.
- 2+ years of mechanical and electrical integration or
assembly experience
- Experience in mechanical and electrical integration or
assembly- 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, ie. Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience guiding, training and mentoring others
- 2+ years of aviation industry experience
- Experience in installing sub-assemblies and assemblies while working to drawings or CAD files
- Experience in business communication skills
- Experience in Robotics and Manufacturing engineering
- Experience in Business English skills, both verbal and written
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The starting pay for this position is listed below including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, you are eligible for additional earnings including overtime pay and performance bonuses. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
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