Director of Maintenance, Prime Air, Drone Delivery

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog ( you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!We're looking for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. We’re looking leaders who innovate and love solving hard problems! You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!As Prime Air's Director of Maintenance, you understand the functionality, business drivers, regulations, and technologies behind the continued airworthiness/operational maintenance program. You define standards of excellence and drive your team(s) to adopt best practices. You establish and regularly review safety, business, performance, and operational metrics. You prioritize efforts that improve overall safety, maintainability, and efficiency. You demonstrate frugality by prioritizing the right initiatives to achieve the greatest impact with the least amount of resources. You influence the team(s) to proactively identify gaps and opportunities (e.g., services, workflows, tooling) within or between regions, architectures, and organizations. You make sure risks are mitigated. You are responsible for the maintenance program to external partners and regulators.Key job responsibilities• You represent Prime Air to regulatory authorities in development and implementation of continued airworthiness programs in conjunction with our UAS program.• You work across the company to lead the design, implement, and harmonize operational maintenance programs.• You are able to create new programs from scratch, weighing complex inputs that include safety, technical, legal, regulatory, and cost considerations.• You ensure the effective operation of the maintenance program to ensure safety across multiple locations.• You implement new mechanisms to accelerate process improvements that result in step-changes in safety, scale, and efficiency.Basic qualifications- Must possess background and experience that meets eligibility requirements for Part 135 Director of Maintenance in accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR § 119.69)- Must be thoroughly familiar with maintenance regulatory guidelines as defined in 14 CFR Part 43- FAA Airframe & Powerplant License- 8+ years managing maintenance operations- Knowledge of basic computer business applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS OutlookPreferred qualification - Experience in project management including communication, planning, and documentation- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service- Experience using English communication skills, both written and verbal, to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels- Experience with foreign maintenance airworthiness guidelines (e.g. EASA continued airworthiness annex)- Familiar with hardware and software configuration management techniquesAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .USA, WA, Seattle - 176,900.00 - 239,300.00 USD annually