Amazon.com Services LLC
Aerospace
FlightTestDroneOperator
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“Flight Test Drone Operator at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Drone operation, Flight testing, Team leadership. Operate autonomous UAS flights. Fly COTS drones”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Travel up to 50%, DOT drug and alcohol testing, Export control license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, 1+ year(s) experience as lead PIC, Current FAA-issued 2nd Class Medical Certificate, Experience with remote-control aircraft, Valid Driver's License
Nice to Have
Experience in aviation regulatory compliance, Experience leading teams, Bachelor's degree in relevant field, Aviation safety experience, Commercial drone industry experience, 2+ years of RC pilot experience
What You'll Do.
Operate autonomous UAS flights
Make real-time decisions
Escalate engineering issues
Follow through corrective actions
Operate test infrastructure
Maintain test machinery
Perform flight line maintenance
Conduct risk assessments
Lead safety briefings
Lead weather briefings
Lead flight profile briefings
Deliver flight reports
Deliver productivity reports
Create Standard Operating Procedures
Review Standard Operating Procedures
Improve Standard Operating Procedures
Identify process gaps
Drive process resolution
Apply troubleshooting procedures
Support engineering customers
Ensure accurate test execution
Communicate test status
Ensure data traceability
Execute ground test requests
Contribute to crew scheduling
Mentor junior specialists
Develop junior specialists
Participate in post-event reviews
Document lessons learned
Implement corrective actions
Communicate proactively
Reduce quality issues
Reduce accuracy issues
Escalate immediate issues
Participate in hiring activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner teams; Engineering customers; Flight test crew; Junior specialists
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Process & Methodology
Logistics planning
Full Job Description
How do you deliver items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and-most importantly-safely, in under an hour? And how do you do it in a way that scales? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We're already delivering to customers and are excited about what's to come. For more details, check out the About Amazon blog: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-delivery-drones-safety-testing If you're looking for an environment that fosters innovation, where you can apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real-world delivery challenges and make a positive impact on customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Join the Amazon Prime Air Team! Prime Air is seeking an experienced Flight Test Operator who possesses strong judgment and adheres to strict flight discipline. Success in this role requires leadership, attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, flexibility, and a passion for drone technology. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently delivers results on time. We are looking for a candidate who has a Private Pilot License, a current Part 107 certificate, and experience with drones. This candidate will be expected to lead a team for field operations, conduct flight tests, perform limited drone and ground support equipment troubleshooting, and support flight readiness activities and logistics planning. Experience with aviation safety is highly preferred. 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. This includes pre-employment drug testing, random drug and alcohol testing, and test
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