Ep. 9: Joseph Hernandez, CIO at FEAM Aero, Authenticity, Mentorship, and Community Impact

Joseph Hernandez, CIO at FEAM Aero, joins Cesar Jimenez on Next In Line to share his journey from growing up in Miami to leading technology at one of the nation’s top aviation maintenance providers. Joe opens up about his non-traditional career path, the mentors who shaped him, and the lessons learned from slowing down and leading with authenticity. He explains why leadership is about people, not just technology, and how diversity, vulnerability, and mentorship fuel innovation. Joe also shares his perspective on AI as both a tool and a threat, and why giving back to the community is the most rewarding part of his work.