Amazon · 1 day ago
Flight Test Operator, Amazon Prime Air
Pendleton, Oregon, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$33/hr - $58/hr
1+ years expAmazon is a leading company in delivery solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Flight Test Operator for their Prime Air team. The role involves leading field operations, conducting flight tests, and ensuring safety and efficiency in drone technology deployment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Lead a team for field operations
Conduct flight tests
Perform limited drone and ground support equipment troubleshooting
Support flight readiness activities and logistics planning
Qualification
Required
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Travel up to 50% domestic travel with short notice
FAA Private Pilot Certificate (14 CFR Part 61) or higher
Current FAA-issued 2nd Class Medical Certificate or higher
Experience with remote-control aircraft/multi-rotor products
1+ year(s) experience as a lead PIC or mission commander in a flight ops or flight test environment
Valid Driver's License and able to satisfy Amazon driver eligibility criteria
Preferred
Experience in aviation regulatory compliance
Experience leading teams and driving results through team members
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Aviation safety experience
Experience within the commercial drone industry
2+ years of RC pilot experience with excellent coordination and execution
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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VP & CTO
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