Prime Air Flight Monitor, Prime Air

Prime Air is seeking a highly skilled and vigilant Flight Monitor to join our dynamic team. This critical role is central to our commitment to delivering packages safely, efficiently, and reliably through our advanced drone fleet. The Flight Monitor will be responsible for real‑time monitoring of drone flights, ensuring operational compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

• Continuously monitor the status of all active drone flights within the assigned region, utilizing our state‑of‑the‑art monitoring systems.
• Ensure all drone flights comply with regulatory requirements and company safety policies.
• Coordinate effectively with the relevant teams to implement immediate response strategies to mitigate risks and resolve situations.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on flight activities, incidents, and anomalies. Provide feedback and insights to support continuous operational improvement.
• Utilize excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills while maintaining a high attention to detail in all tasks.
• Ability to work in and lead a team.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills while working effectively in a high‑pressure environment.
• Adhere to FAA regulations and Prime Air directives and processes.

This role requires the ability to carry or lift up to 50 lbs., stand or walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

This role requires the ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This role requires work in an environment where the noise level varies and is subject to variable temperatures and weather (outside temperature, and refrigerated environments).

This role may require travel, up to 25% of the time.

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This position will be subject to Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and alcohol testing if conducting safety sensitive functions as defined by the FAA. Federal law also requires Amazon to determine an applicant's DOT drug and/or alcohol testing history prior to hiring him/her into a position that would require them to conduct safety sensitive functions as defined by the FAA.

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience interpreting flight monitoring systems or similar technical platforms
• Knowledge of weather patterns for flight operations
• Experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations or similar technical platforms
• Experience working with computer systems and troubleshooting
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Can carry or lift up to 50 lbs., stand or walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Travel up to 25% of the time
• Can decode METAR readings, interpret weather conditions that may affect operations, and recommend appropriate actions.
• 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
• Can show a demonstrated record of good attendance and the ability to consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts

• Experience in aviation, drone operations, or a similar real‑time monitoring role
• Experience with technical or engineering record‑keeping methods and tools
• Can show excellent decision‑making capabilities under pressure
• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation
• Can show ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

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