Principal Compliance Manager, Amazon Prime Air

Principal Compliance Manager

At Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization. Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to deliver 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!

Amazon Prime Air seeks an experienced Principal Compliance Manager to lead and oversee comprehensive compliance programs across our drone delivery operations. This senior role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance strategies that ensure Amazon Prime Air's adherence to aerospace regulations, material and product safety requirements, internal procedures, and international standards. The successful candidate will serve as the primary compliance authority for Prime Air, working closely with engineering teams, operations leadership, and regulatory bodies to maintain the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

As Prime Air expands its drone delivery operations across multiple regions, this role will be instrumental in navigating evolving regulatory frameworks and ensuring seamless compliance across all operational jurisdictions. The role involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure that all Prime Air aircraft, components, and operational procedures meet or exceed regulatory standards and Amazon's internal requirements. The Principal Compliance Manager will lead and advise across multiple disciplines (delivery operations, safety, internal manufacturing, and design) to maintain compliance documentation and advise on training programs to ensure all team members understand and follow required procedures. They will also interface in an advisory role with aviation authorities and certification bodies, maintaining relationships and representing Prime Air's interests in compliance matters.

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.

Key job responsibilities :

• Ensure compliance with federal safety regulations and standards in conjunction with our commercial drone delivery program
• Investigate noncompliance concerns and recommend preventive measures
• Oversee compliance monitoring systems and conduct comprehensive risk assessments
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks that align with aviation authorities' requirements across operating regions
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure all Prime Air aircraft, components, and operational procedures meet or exceed regulatory standards
• Lead and advise across multiple disciplines to maintain compliance documentation and develop training programs