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Amazon Air's (AIR) Network Control Center (NCC) is seeking an Air Operations Controller. This role protects our customers' interest by facilitating the safe, compliant, and on-time operations of Amazon’s dedicated fleet of aircraft. Air Operations Controllers are relentless problem solvers who proactively seek out and eliminate potential opportunities for network disruption, manage network capacity, and manage inventory levels for Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and bags across our expansive global operations. Air Operations Controllers support leadership by recommending process improvements that enhance safety, reduce cost, and improve overall effectiveness. The NCC is a 24/7 operation. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Eligibility requirements
- Individuals hired into this position will have unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA). For this reason, eligibility for this role will be limited to individuals who pass a security screening, as required by the FAA, DHS, and TSA (as applicable).
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.
Drug Test Requirement
- This position requires an employee’s full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute their job duties to ensure the safety and security of Amazon Air personnel, third-party contractors, Airport personnel, cargo, and equipment. This position is therefore designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and, where permitted, post-hire drug testing.

Key job responsibilities
- Proactively monitor all aircraft movement activity to identify, address, and prevent potential issues
- Monitor all inbound/outbound customer package movements and escalate issues as required to protect the flight schedule
- Develop and execute effective service recovery plans as necessary
- Liaise with AIR's air carriers, ground handlers, and other service providers to help facilitate on-time operations
- Continually assess and communicate the operational status of all assigned flights and/or gateways
- Review, analyze, and monitor present and forecast weather conditions for all assigned areas of operation
- Partner with all stakeholders to resolve irregularities, disruptions, cancellations, extended delays, or other impactful issues
- Escalate significant issues to NCC Air Operations Managers for visibility and resolution
- Monitor and manage AIR network capacity
- Monitor and manage capacity of ULDs and bags across the AIR network
- Support leadership by analyzing data, preparing reports, and providing other relevant information for operations meetings or executive leadership briefings
- Work variable shifts which will include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Travel up to 10% of the time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of program or project management experience
- 1+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in one of the following: Transportation Operations Management, Logistics Management, Contingency Management, Aviation Operations Management, Meteorological forecasting and reporting, and/or Network Control Center Operations Management
- Bachelor's Degree or one of the following equivalent experiences: 6 years of aviation-related military experience, 2 years of Amazon Experience, or any of the following FAA licenses/certificates + 5 years of relevant experience: FAA Commercial Pilot License or greater, FAA Aircraft Dispatcher License, Air Traffic Control Certificate, Air Frame and Power Plant License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree or equivalent
- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure environment
- Ability to exercise sound judgement where clear guidelines may not exist
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite

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