Field & fleet operations · Drone delivery operations
Amazon Prime Air
Amazon Prime Air delivers packages by drone from sites next to Amazon buildings, and Amazon writes that its drones meet unexpected situations and make safe decisions autonomously, steering around other aircraft, people, pets and obstacles with a sense-and-avoid system. Flight monitors watch every active drone flight in their region as it happens, step in when a drone strays from its planned path or limits, keep each flight within FAA rules and report incidents; their postings require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Ground handlers work the site around the drones: they handle equipment and batteries, scan the airspace for hazards, get packages ready and answer questions from people living nearby. Both are full-time, hourly, on-site jobs with shifts of up to 12 hours on any day of the week, and a high school diploma is the education asked for.
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Live Amazon Prime Air roles
Updated 17 hrs agoPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Waco, Texas, USA· 6d agoDetails
$27/hrFlight Monitor (opens the job details)
Dallas, Texas, USA· 6d agoDetails
$35/hrPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Katy, Texas, USA· 1w agoDetails
Prime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Waco, Texas, USA· 1w agoDetails
$27/hrPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Tracy, California, USA· 1w agoDetails
$27/hrPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Euclid, Ohio, USA· 1w agoDetails
$27/hrPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Etna, Ohio, USA· 1w agoDetails
$27/hrPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Mt Juliet, Tennessee, USA· 1w agoDetails
$27/hrPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Ruskin, Florida, USA· 1w agoDetails
$20–$40/hrPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Matteson, Illinois, USA· 2w agoDetails
$27/hrPrime Air Ground Handler (opens the job details)
Richmond, Texas, USA· 2w agoDetails
$27/hrFlight Monitor (opens the job details)
Harvey, Illinois, USA· 2w agoDetails
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Is Amazon Prime Air legit?
Amazon's own job search and Prime Air postings verified October 14, 2026. Pay: $27 to $35 an hour, stated per posting.
Actively listing 63 open roles today
63 open roles on Amazon Prime Air, independently checked 2026-10-15.
Hourly, full-time employment with Amazon. The postings list an employee assistance program, mental health support, a medical advice line and 401(k) matching from the first day.
No independent worker rating verified.
On-site at Prime Air drone delivery sites in 16 US states, among them Texas (Dallas, Houston, Katy, Richardson, San Antonio and Waco), Ohio, Georgia, California, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois and Virginia. The postings ask for travel to other local sites up to a quarter of the time. Not a work-from-home role.
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- Pay source: stated by the employer. 63 open roles are too few to measure a typical wage (that takes 8 stating an hourly rate), so read the band as a reference point and check the rate on each role.
What Amazon Prime Air pays
Stated by the employer · updated 2026-10-14Every posting states its starting rate, base pay plus the highest shift differential: $35 an hour for flight monitors and $27 an hour for ground handlers at most sites, and a $20 to $40 or $23 to $40 range at a few others, such as Bondurant, Iowa. Final pay depends on the shift and the site.
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| Role | Work type | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Monitor | AV & Drone | $35 an hour at most sites |
| Prime Air Ground Handler | Fleet Operations | $27 an hour at most sites |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Prime Air legit?
Amazon's own job search and Prime Air postings verified October 14, 2026.
Does Amazon Prime Air pay?
Yes. Amazon's own job search and Prime Air postings verified October 14, 2026. Payouts: Hourly, full-time employment with Amazon. The postings list an employee assistance program, mental health support, a medical advice line and 401(k) matching from the first day.
How much does Amazon Prime Air pay?
$27 to $35 an hour, stated per posting. Every posting states its starting rate, base pay plus the highest shift differential: $35 an hour for flight monitors and $27 an hour for ground handlers at most sites, and a $20 to $40 or $23 to $40 range at a few others, such as Bondurant, Iowa. Final pay depends on the shift and the site.
Is Amazon Prime Air worth it?
Pay at Amazon Prime Air: $27 to $35 an hour, stated per posting. It suits people in its operating cities who can work scheduled shifts and hold any license or certificate the role asks for. Worth knowing: No independent worker rating verified.
How does Amazon Prime Air pay out?
Hourly, full-time employment with Amazon. The postings list an employee assistance program, mental health support, a medical advice line and 401(k) matching from the first day.
Where is Amazon Prime Air open to workers?
On-site at Prime Air drone delivery sites in 16 US states, among them Texas (Dallas, Houston, Katy, Richardson, San Antonio and Waco), Ohio, Georgia, California, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois and Virginia. The postings ask for travel to other local sites up to a quarter of the time. Not a work-from-home role.
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