Drimva

Amazon

Air Operations Controller, Amazon Air Network Control Center

$64K–$96K

Erlanger, KY · Full-time · Posted Jan 12, 2026

Experience
2+ years of program or project management; 1+ years of supply chain; 3+ years in one or more specified operations fields. Degree alternatives include 6 years of aviation-related military experience, 2 years of Amazon experience, or an FAA Commercial Pilot License or greater, FAA Aircraft Dispatcher License, Air Traffic Control Certificate, or Air Frame and Power Plant License plus 5 years of relevant experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Alternative qualifications are stated in the posting. Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent.

About the job

Oversee Amazon Air network operations to support safe, compliant, and on-time flights by monitoring aircraft and package movements, managing capacity, and coordinating responses to disruptions.

What you'll do

  • Monitor flight activity, weather, package movements, and operational status; identify and escalate issues.
  • Coordinate with carriers, ground handlers, and stakeholders to resolve disruptions and execute service recovery plans.
  • Manage network and ULD/bag capacity; analyze data and prepare reports for operational and leadership meetings.

What they ask for

  • 2+ years of program or project management experience and 1+ years of supply chain experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in 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 equivalent; qualifying alternatives include 6 years of aviation-related military experience, 2 years of Amazon experience, or specified FAA licenses/certificates plus 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Pass required security screening and obtain applicable airport or US Customs security badges; willing to work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or equivalent; experience delivering end-to-end work and communicating results to senior leadership.
  • Process improvement, stakeholder management, or Microsoft Office experience.

Pay

USD 64,200.00 - 96,200.00 annually (base salary)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

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