Prime Air Ops Manager , Amazon
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Job Location:
Matteson, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 95000 - 157000
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.
How do you get items to customers quickly cost-effectively andmost importantlysafely in less than an hour And how do you do it in a way that can scale Our teams of hundreds of scientists engineers aerospace professionals and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers and are excited for whats to come.
If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges and provide benefits to customers Prime Air is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!
Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog:
Key job responsibilities
Prime Air is seeking an experienced Drone Operations Manager to own the end-to-end operation at our drone delivery hubs. This person will act as the leader of the Prime Air commercial operations that capacity they will manage all aspects of the commercial ops including our fulfillment center (outbound/ inbound) drone maintenance and spare parts and flight operations. They will act as the senior leader on site and have direct responsibility over managers and employees on site. They will partner with Prime Air customer-facing teams (customer support marketing PR) to provide the best ultra-fast delivery experience and with technical and support functions (Training and Compliance Product Engineering IT Facilities Finance HR Supply Chain) to drive a highly efficient operation and ultimately have direct impact on Prime Airs S-team goal of delivering packages to customers via drone.
Still on the fence Check out our most recent launch: take flight with us!
Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazons ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
This position will be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing. Federal law requires Amazon to determine an applicants history of Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and/or alcohol violations(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring him/her into a safety-sensitive position if applicable
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
- Experience with the full lifecycle of staffing including interviewing hiring performance management promotions and terminations
- Experience in a people management or leadership role which includes coaching and developing others
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines or experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
- Work flexible hours as business demands including overnight weekends and holidays
- Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and frequently push pull squat bend and reach
- Direct management experience including leading in a manufacturing production distribution or logistics environment.
- Bachelors degree in relevant field of operations
- Prior experience in the drone/ aerospace industry.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $95000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $157000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
How do you get items to customers quickly cost-effectively andmost importantlysafely in less than an hour And how do you do it in a way that can scale Our teams of hundreds of scientists engineers aerospace professionals and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers and are excited for whats to come.
If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges and provide benefits to customers Prime Air is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!
Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog:
Key job responsibilities
Prime Air is seeking an experienced Drone Operations Manager to own the end-to-end operation at our drone delivery hubs. This person will act as the leader of the Prime Air commercial operations that capacity they will manage all aspects of the commercial ops including our fulfillment center (outbound/ inbound) drone maintenance and spare parts and flight operations. They will act as the senior leader on site and have direct responsibility over managers and employees on site. They will partner with Prime Air customer-facing teams (customer support marketing PR) to provide the best ultra-fast delivery experience and with technical and support functions (Training and Compliance Product Engineering IT Facilities Finance HR Supply Chain) to drive a highly efficient operation and ultimately have direct impact on Prime Airs S-team goal of delivering packages to customers via drone.
Still on the fence Check out our most recent launch: take flight with us!
Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazons ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
This position will be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing. Federal law requires Amazon to determine an applicants history of Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and/or alcohol violations(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring him/her into a safety-sensitive position if applicable
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
- Experience with the full lifecycle of staffing including interviewing hiring performance management promotions and terminations
- Experience in a people management or leadership role which includes coaching and developing others
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines or experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
- Work flexible hours as business demands including overnight weekends and holidays
- Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and frequently push pull squat bend and reach
- Direct management experience including leading in a manufacturing production distribution or logistics environment.
- Bachelors degree in relevant field of operations
- Prior experience in the drone/ aerospace industry.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $95000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $157000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- Math
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- HVAC/R
- Service Technician Experience
- Maintenance
- Refrigeration
- Ductwork
- Cordova
- Troubleshooting
- Air Conditioning
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