Amazon.com Services LLC

Corporate Operations, Drone Operations, Retail

FlightTestOperator

$63–139k Pendleton, Oregon, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Flight Test Operator at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Flight operations, Drone piloting, Team leadership. Lead a team for field operations. Conduct flight tests”

Industry & Context.

Corporate Operations, Drone Operations, Retail
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel domestically up to 50% of the year, DOT drug and alcohol testing, Satisfy Amazon driver eligibility criteria

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Current 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, Experience with remote-control aircraft/multi-rotor products, 1+ years experience as Mission Commander, Valid Driver’s License, Excellent communication and reporting skills, Proven leader for small teams, Capable of highly autonomous decision making

Nice to Have

Aviation safety experience, Experience with FAA rules and regulations, Experience with the commercial drone industry, 2+ years of RC pilot experience

What You'll Do.

Lead a team for field operations

Perform limited drone troubleshooting

Perform limited ground support equipment troubleshooting

Support flight readiness activities

Support logistics planning

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Reporting skills

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-drone-deliver-package. 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 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 testing in the event of an accident or

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