Area Manager , Amazon Air
Company: Amazon
Location: Rockford
Posted on: April 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Come build the future with Amazon Global Air! A part of Amazon’s
transportation solution, Amazon Global Air provides an
exhilarating, customer-centric transportation option to safely and
efficiently deliver goods across long distances. We’re defining the
future of air cargo through a talented, diverse team, leveraging
innovative technologies and a sustainability-aware mindset to solve
large-scale challenges. Ready for your career to take off? Fly
Amazon! AmazonAir FlyAmazon Key job responsibilities - Support,
mentor, and motivate your team - Manage safety, quality,
productivity, and customer delivery promises - Collaborate with all
support teams including Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention
and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives -
Lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12
hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, as well
as continuously climb and descend stairs - Work in an environment
where the noise level varies and is subject to variable
temperatures and weather (Air gateways include outside loading
departments/ramp loading) - Supporting all safety programs, OSHA
and Air Carrier FAA compliance to ensure a safe work environment
for all Associates A day in the life As an Area Manager, you will
lead a team of hourly employees and will be responsible for
engaging your team during their shifts to maintain the highest
levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance. You will
also play a key part in maintaining our customer expectations to
ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the
right location. Depending on the type of job, you will be required
to engage in physical warehouse and ramp activities given
reasonable accommodation. The ambiguity of this role allows for
creativity; you’re able to invent and enhance safer processes
within aviation, all while building and maintaining a great work
place for yourself and your direct reports. You will have the
opportunity to influence others to enhance our Air network and
develop your career on Amazon’s fastest growing and evolving team!
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. - 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.
Temperature in the Air Gateway may vary between depending on
outside weather conditions and will fluctuate depending on the
season and daily weather conditions. You may be working outdoors
your entire shift. The ability to work outdoors in a variety of
weather conditions is a must. Amazon does not sponsor for
immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas,
for this role. - 2 years of employee and performance management
experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2 years of Amazon
(blue badge/FTE) experience - Work a flexible schedule/shift/work
area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays - 1 years of
performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques
experience - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply
Chain/Logistics, or a related field - Experience managing teams of
20 people or greater - Experience with process improvements (Lean
Six Sigma and/or Kaizen) - Aviation related experience - Possess a
valid in-state driver’s license 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, IL, Rockford - 70,000.00 -
90,900.00 USD annually
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