Aerospace Facilities Lead: Maintenance & Reliability

Parker; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Leader to plan and execute maintenance for aerospace production equipment and facilities in Florida. You will drive reliability, budget stewardship, and safe operation across utilities and mechanical systems.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 5+ years in maintenance leadership, and hands-on expertise with pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field and 5+ years of facilities or maintenance leadership experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical systems (pumps, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic/pneumatic).
• Knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, controls wiring, and instrumentation.
• Experience creating or improving preventative maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Strong English communication; Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to work day shift with occasional off-shift or weekend support.
• PLC knowledge or controls experience (training provided).
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.
• Experience in aerospace or composite manufacturing; machining equipment experience.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily maintenance work based on production schedule, safety needs, and asset criticality.
• Establish a culture of reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Manage contractor activities, ensuring work meets engineering requirements, quality standards, and timelines.
• Oversee maintenance budgeting, spare parts management, and procurement of tools, equipment, and services.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, facility codes, and operational regulations.
• Serve as the technical authority for plant equipment, utilities, mechanical systems, and facility operations.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement permanent corrective actions for equipment or facility failures.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs, including PM schedules, documentation, KPIs, and compliance tracking.
• Maintain and improve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems supporting aerospace production.
• Coordinate facility upgrades, utility improvements, expansions, and infrastructure modifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and engineering documentation.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to ensure equipment readiness and support new manufacturing processes.
• Interface with EHS to ensure safe work practices and hazard mitigation across facility systems.
• Support capital projects, equipment selection, and long-term planning for facility and infrastructure growth.
• Communicate maintenance status, project progress, and reliability metrics to leadership.

Skills

Troubleshoot mechanical systems

Electrical systems knowledge

Preventive maintenance programs

Word & Excel documentation

English communication

Leadership / supervisory

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Machining equipment experience

Lean / reliability principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Job description

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Leader to plan and execute maintenance for aerospace production equipment and facilities in Florida. You will drive reliability, budget stewardship, and safe operation across utilities and mechanical systems.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 5+ years in maintenance leadership, and hands-on expertise with pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and electrical schematics.