Prime Air Ops Manager, Prime Air
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $105,500 to $142,700
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Suffolk, VA
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- LocationSuffolk, VA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (5 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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.
If 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!
Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos
Key job responsibilities
Prime Air is seeking an experienced Drone Operations Manager to own the end-to-end operation at our drone delivery hubs. This person will act as the leader of the Prime Air commercial operations center. In that capacity, they will manage all aspects of the commercial ops, including our fulfillment center (outbound/ inbound), drone maintenance and spare parts, and flight operations. They will act as the senior leader on site and have direct responsibility over managers and employees on site. They will partner with Prime Air customer-facing teams (customer support, marketing, PR) to provide the best ultra-fast delivery experience, and with technical and support functions (Training and Compliance, Product, Engineering, IT, Facilities, Finance, HR, Supply Chain) to drive a highly efficient operation and ultimately have direct impact on Prime Air’s S-team goal of delivering packages to customers via drone.
Still on the fence? Check out our most recent launch: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-drone-delivery-arizona
Come take flight with us!
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 will be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing. Federal law requires Amazon to determine an applicant’s history of Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and/or alcohol violations(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring him/her into a safety-sensitive position, if applicable
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations
- Experience in a people management or leadership role which includes coaching and developing others
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of operations
- Can travel to local sites up to 25% of the time
- Direct management experience, including leading in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics environment.
- Demonstrated success analyzing performance metrics, implementing process improvements, and applying Lean methodologies.
- Ability to navigate changing priorities and utilize judgment in demanding situations.
- Ability to train as a drone operator and adhere to standards.
- Ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the drone/aerospace industry.
Amazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Suffolk - 105,500.00 - 142,700.00 USD annually
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($105,500) is above 7% of the 239 Business Operations roles in Virginia listed on this site. Their median floor is $139,500; the middle half runs from $122,100 to $155,400.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingPrime Air Ops Manager, Prime Air$105,500 to $142,700
Programmatic Solutions Consultant - Technical, Programmatic Solutions Consultants - Technical$105,100 to $183,900
Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering$105,100 to $157,300
Finance Manager, Amazon Audio Ads$104,900 to $179,500
Commissioning Engineer, AWS Data Center Commissioning$105,100 to $157,300
Finance Manager, Alexa Finance$104,900 to $179,500
Data Center Regional Mechanical Engineer (Field Engineering), Field Engineering$105,100 to $157,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Prime Air Ops Manager, Prime Air (this listing) | $105,500 - $142,700 |
| Programmatic Solutions Consultant - Technical, Programmatic Solutions Consultants - Technical | $105,100 - $183,900 |
| Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering | $105,100 - $157,300 |
| Finance Manager, Amazon Audio Ads | $104,900 - $179,500 |
| Commissioning Engineer, AWS Data Center Commissioning | $105,100 - $157,300 |
| Finance Manager, Alexa Finance | $104,900 - $179,500 |
| Data Center Regional Mechanical Engineer (Field Engineering), Field Engineering | $105,100 - $157,300 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-27
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, VA, Suffolk
USA, VA, Suffolk - 105,500.00 - 142,700.00 USD annually
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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