Aviation Mechanic Lead

NextEra Energy•West Palm Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Department is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee and perform aircraft maintenance activities. This position requires extensive experience and knowledge in jet aircraft maintenance, as well as team building skills, strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to handle sensitive information. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes initiative, and is highly motivated to work in a team environment. This is a day shift position, with working hours adjustable to accommodate flight schedules.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

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 the 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 is 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 a mentor to other aviation mechanics; serves as leader of the maintenance team when the Aviation Maintenance Manager is unavailable
Performs other job-related duties as assigned