Prime Air Flight Monitor, Amazon Prime Air

Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and technology innovation, renowned for its vast selection of products, fast and reliable delivery services, and commitment to customer satisfaction. The company embraces diversity and inclusion across its workforce, fostering a culture where every individual’s unique background and perspective contribute to its ongoing success. Amazon consistently invests in revolutionary technologies that reshape how goods are delivered to customers, including the innovative Prime Air initiative. Prime Air aims to develop and deploy a cutting-edge drone delivery system designed to transport packages safely, efficiently, and within unprecedented time frames. This system is expected to transform logistics by leveraging state-of-the-art science, engineering, aerospace expertise, and futuristic technological solutions to meet customers' demands for rapid delivery. The role of Flight Monitor at Amazon Prime Air is a crucial position dedicated to the real-time oversight of drone flight operations. A Flight Monitor ensures that the deployment of Amazon’s advanced drone fleet adheres to strict safety and regulatory standards while maintaining operational efficiency. This role requires vigilant monitoring of all active drone flights, identifying any variances from expected flight paths or parameters, and appropriately responding to incidents to mitigate risks. The Flight Monitor collaborates closely with multiple internal teams to resolve challenges and sustain safe delivery practices. Individuals in this position also prepare comprehensive reports detailing flight activities, anomalies, and incidents, offering valuable feedback to support continuous improvement of flight operations. This position demands a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication abilities to perform effectively in a high-stakes, dynamic environment. Compliance with FAA regulations and Amazon’s internal safety policies is mandatory. Candidates must be able to manage physical demands including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods up to 12-hour shifts, and perform repetitive motions such as pushing, pulling, squatting, and bending. Flexibility to work across various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as readiness for travel up to 25 percent of the time, is expected. The Flight Monitor’s functions also require adherence to export control regulations and may include drug and alcohol testing as defined by the FAA for safety-sensitive roles. Amazon offers competitive compensation for this position, with base pay ranging from $62,800 to $138,700 annually depending on geographic location and candidate qualifications. The overall compensation package may include equity, sign-on bonuses, and a comprehensive range of benefits that reflect Amazon’s commitment to supporting its employees. Amazon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities and is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. By joining the Prime Air Flight Monitoring team, candidates become part of a forward-looking organization that is pioneering the future of delivery services, combining technology, safety, and customer satisfaction.

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
• Understanding and application of FAA regulations and aviation policy and safety protocols
• Ability to interpret flight monitoring systems or similar technical platforms
• Knowledge of weather patterns and their impact on flight operations
• Ability to carry or lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand or walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours
• Ability to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
• Ability to work any shift including nights weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time
• Compliance with export control license requirements
• Willingness to undergo Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing if performing safety sensitive functions