Gerente de planejamento de Manutenções Pesadas e Controle de Produção
Posted November 5, 2026
Job Description
- This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Gerente de Planejamento de Manutenções Pesadas e Controle de Produção based in Brazil. We are seeking an experienced aviation maintenance leader to oversee the strategic planning and management of heavy aircraft maintenance operations. In this role, you will ensure fleet availability, operational efficiency, and compliance with strict aviation safety standards. You will coordinate short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance schedules while optimizing aircraft downtime and resource allocation. Working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Fleet Planning, and Operations teams, you will drive cross-functional alignment and operational excellence. You will also lead and develop high-performing teams, leveraging data, technology, and performance indicators to improve decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale operational planning and shape the future of aircraft maintenance.
- Accountabilities Lead and manage short-, medium-, and long-term planning strategies for heavy aircraft maintenance, ensuring effective scheduling of aircraft downtime. Ensure strategic visibility for fleet and flight network planning, supporting appropriate aircraft availability and operational capacity. Develop seasonal maintenance strategies, aircraft sequencing plans, and maintenance package configurations. Manage aircraft induction and release priorities, ensuring maintenance schedules and agreed deadlines are consistently achieved. Coordinate cross-functional activities with Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Fleet Planning, Flight Operations, and Operations Control Center (OCC) teams. Drive continuous improvement of maintenance programs through performance indicators, data analysis, and operational management practices. Lead, mentor, and develop teams, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, safety-focused, and results-oriented environment. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency by developing and implementing tools, processes, automation, and technological solutions. Support strategic decision-making through performance monitoring, resource optimization, and integrated operational planning. Requirements Bachelor's degree in any relevant field. Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance planning and aviation maintenance management. Proven experience leading, managing, and developing teams. Strong knowledge of performance indicators, operational planning, and matrix management. Demonstrated ability to make strategic, data-driven decisions. Excellent systems thinking and strategic vision, with the ability to navigate complex operational environments. Strong communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to influence different departments, manage competing priorities, and drive operational results. Nice to have: Experience in heavy maintenance planning for aircraft fleets. Knowledge of Maintenance Engineering processes and airworthiness requirements. Experience with digital transformation, automation, or artificial intelligence projects applied to aircraft maintenance. Background in integrated management across Maintenance, Operations, and Flight Network Planning. Benefits The company offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on employee well-being, professional development, and family support, including: Health and well-being programs offering psychosocial, legal, and financial assistance. Dedicated maternity and pregnancy support programs for employees and eligible dependents. Wellhub and TotalPass memberships for physical activities and wellness. Online psychological support through Zenklub. Nutritional guidance through the NutriAzul program. Anti-smoking support program. SEST SENAT partnerships, providing access to free courses, dental care, physiotherapy, nutritionists, psychologists, and recreational facilities. Pharmacy discounts. Concierge services providing convenient access to well-being benefits. Individual Development Plans and regular career development conversations with leadership. Professional training through the company's corporate university. Educational incentives and partnerships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, as well as language courses. Employee volunteering opportunities through a corporate social responsibility program.
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