Amazon

Prime Air Ops Manager , Amazon Prime Air

Amazon$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of direct management experience
  • Experience with performance metrics and process improvement techniques
  • Hands-on experience managing staffing lifecycle, including hiring and performance management
  • Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and stand/walk for shifts up to 12 hours
  • Bachelor's degree is required
  • Experience working with changing priorities and schedules
  • Familiarity with FAA regulations or technical platforms is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all operations at drone delivery hubs
  • Oversee fulfillment center activities including inbound and outbound logistics
  • Directly manage on-site managers and employees to ensure smooth operations
  • Collaborate with customer-facing teams to enhance delivery experience
  • Partner with technical teams to drive efficient operational processes
  • Ensure compliance with training, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Act as a primary interface for coordination with multiple departments

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Dynamic work environment focused on innovation
  • Exposure to cutting-edge drone technology
  • Flexibility in work hours and location
  • Involvement in a forward-thinking company redefining delivery services
Full Job Description
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 center. In 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 Air's S-team goal of delivering packages to customers via drone.

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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 will be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing. Federal law requires Amazon to determine an applicant's 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations

- Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach

- Travel up to 50% of the time

- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

- 3+ years of direct management experience

- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques

- Experience in a people management or leadership role which includes coaching and developing others

- Experience working with changing priorities and schedules

- Can work in an environment where the noise level varies and is subject to variable temperatures and weather conditions, including working outside in outdoor temperatures and refrigerated environments

- Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience developing and delivering training programs, or experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations or similar technical platforms

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