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Pilot - Captain

NextEra Energy and Careers
West Palm Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026

Requisition ID: 92450

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

NextEra Energy, Inc. is seeking a Pilot-Captain to join our Aviation team. The ideal candidate will act as pilot in command of assigned aircraft to safely transport passengers to scheduled destinations. They will assist passengers with various needs as they apply to a scheduled flight and complete collateral duties and special aviation projects as assigned. Employees in this role must demonstrate leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and flexibility. A minimum of five years flying with no accidents, incidents or FAA violations is highly desired. Employees in this role report to the Aviation Manager and Chief Pilot.

  • Act as pilot in command (PIC) of assigned aircraft
  • Preferred - minimum flight time requirement: 3,000 hours (1,500FW multi-engine turbine/1,500RW turbine). Military flight time commensurate with experience.
  • Fixed wing ATP (Required) and Helicopter Commercial/Instrument ratings (Preferred).
  • Proactive decision-making skills
  • DA-2EASY or EMB 550 Type-rated candidate (Preferred)
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Remote Worker – Not Applicable: This position requires residing within driving distance to KPBI and is not eligible for remote work.

Job Overview

Employees in this job will act as pilot in command to safely transport passengers to scheduled destinations and assist passengers as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Acts as pilot in command of assigned aircraft
  • Complies with schedules and other directives governing aircraft operation
  • Performs pre- and post-flight inspections
  • Selects safe and efficient flight routes and reviews weather, aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board, and performance information
  • Performs collateral duties related to the general activities of the Aviation Department and special projects as assigned
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Maintain FAA First Class Medical Certificate
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
  • Valid US passport

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • FAA Commercial Instrument Helicopter License
  • Jet type rating


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


Employee Group:
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. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.


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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