Aviation Mechanic Lead

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Date: May 22, 2026

Location(s): West Palm Beach, FL, US, 33406

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  95048 

NextEra Energy, Inc. is America's leading energy company, delivering more electricity to homes and businesses than any other company in the nation. We are dedicated to meeting the country’s growing energy demands through a diverse mix of energy sources. Our focus is on growing the economy, keeping customer bills as low as possible and supporting the communities where our projects are located. Through technology and innovation, we deliver cutting-edge solutions, serving Americans across nearly all 50 states. Are you ready to shape America’s energy future? Join us today. 

 

Position Specific Description

The Aviation Department is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee and perform aircraft maintenance activities. Have an extensive experience and knowledge in jet aircraft maintenance. This position also requires an individual who has team building skills, highly organized, excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information. The candidate must be dependable, have initiative, and be highly motivated to work in a team environment. This position is for day shift and working hours can be adjusted to accommodate flight schedules.

 

We truly have the best team in the business. Apply today to be a part of it!

Job Overview

Employees in this role are responsible for ensuring the highest level of dependable mechanical operation of any company owned aircraft.  This job also assists the Aviation Maintenance Manager in overseeing daily maintenance operations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under limited supervision:

  • Coordinates with maintenance technicians to perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to the highest possible airworthiness standard 
  • Performs pre- and post- flight inspections on company aircraft
  • Assists Aviation Maintenance Manager in tracking duty assignments of aircraft technicians and completing quarterly maintenance evaluation reports
  • Assists with and ensures all aircraft and related documentation are processed and organized in an efficient and professional manner; maintains engine and airframe logbooks, aircraft records, related materials and aircraft manuals
  • Assists in all areas of maintenance to be performed at off-site contract facilities
  • Assists in and responsible for the cleanliness and organization of aviation facilities and work areas 
  • Ensures all support equipment is maintained properly
  • Assists with all associated ground handling activities, including towing and fueling of aircraft, assisting passengers on arrivals/departures, etc.
  • Serves as mentor to other aviation mechanics; serves as leader of maintenance team when Aviation Maintenance Manager is unavailable
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School/GED
  • Experience: 8+ years
  • Supervisory/Management Exp: 2+ years
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
  • FAA Inspector Authorization (IA)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Aviation
Organization:  NextEra Energy, Inc. 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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