Maintenance Concept & Long Term Planning Manager

About Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is the national airline of Belgium with its home base at Brussels Airport.
Our mission is to be the most reliable airline, making everyone feel at home.
We are passionate about what we do, whether it’s on board, in an office, in the hangar or at an airport. Our people are recognized for always going above and beyond and for constantly challenging themselves.

Purpose of the position

Within our Maintenance & Engineering department at Brussels Airlines, the Maintenance Concept & Long Term Planning Manager will report to the Head of Maintenance Planning.

The Maintenance Concept & Long Term Planning Manager will play a crucial role in shaping the airline’s maintenance concepts and schedules, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and the long-term reliability of the fleet.

This position requires a forward-thinking professional with strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to anticipate future needs while driving shared goals in a fast-paced airline environment. This position will be deputized by Head of Maintenance Planning.

Your tasks

As the Maintenance Concept & Long Term Planning Manager you will :

- Be responsible for developing and optimizing maintenance concepts for the Brussels Airlines fleet by working together with Engineering to evaluate maintenance programs, assess feasibility and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

- Be responsible for developing and managing long-term schedules for maintenance activities anticipating future needs and adjusting plans accordingly to ensure alignment with both operational needs and regulatory requirements.

- Monitor and analyse maintenance forecasts to maintain accurate records and support informed decision-making.

- Collaborate with various teams to ensure that all maintenance tasks are effectively planned and executed, addressing any potential challenges proactively to ensure seamless operations.

Maintenance Planning:

- Developing and optimizing maintenance concepts for the Brussels Airlines fleet by working together with Engineering to evaluate maintenance programs, assess feasibility, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

- Planning of scheduled Base Maintenance checks and special ground times of maintenance tasks such as but not limited to Landing Gear Overhaul, Paints, Heavy modifications Campaigns and cabin refurbishments.

-Acting as a project planner for specific maintenance initiatives as required, ensuring all aspectsare thoroughly planned and executed.

- Ensure that scheduled maintenance aligns with aircraft operational planning, minimizing disruption to commercial schedules.

- Continuously assess planning assumptions and proactively adjust schedules, based on operational changes, or regulatory updates.

- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Strategic Procurement Manager, and Network to incorporate feedback and ensure seamless integration of schedules.

Documentation and Compliance:

- Assessing the feasibility of proposed maintenance concepts, identifying opportunities for adjustments and enhancements to improve efficiency, reducing costs and optimizing overall fleet performance.

- Verifying that long term maintenance activities are performed within legal timeframes and regulatory requirements.

- Maintain Long Term Planning Tool up to date.

- KPI’s creation to monitor on time performance of all preparation works & Mx concept Performance.

Coordination and Communication:

- Aligning and regularly communicating the long-term maintenance planning with stakeholders such as Network , Commercial Fleet Management & all relevant internal M&E partners.

- Maintaining effective communication with the Strategic Procurement Manager Base Maintenance & LDG, contracted Base Maintenance providers, material departments and engineering teams to align all planning and project aspects.

- Actively coordinating with the CAMO and Part-145 organizations to ensure seamless operations.

- Leading regular planning meetings and kick-off meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.

- Building and maintaining strong relationships within the LHG to facilitate active collaboration and exchange on maintenance concept discussions, ensuring alignment on technical standards, best practices and shared initiatives.

Your profile

-University degree (Bachelor’s) in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent experience.

- Strong technical background in aviation with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, and proven experience in maintenance planning.

- Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, and Part-CAMO requirements, and maintenance scheduling principles.

- Proficient in maintenance management systems, particularly AMOS & Netline++, with strong analytical and conceptual thinking and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey information clearly and build effective working relationships, while also being a collaborative team player.

- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, with the ability to perform well under pressure and adapt to changing situations.

- Creative thinking skills to develop innovative solutions to challenges.

- Proficient in English (verbal and written); Dutch and / or French is a plus.

What we offer

• A flexible reward plan that allows you to optimize part of your salary.
• A flexible work environment focused on activity-based working and home office possibility.
• Travel benefits.
• Profit sharing.
• Group insurance.
• Company medical plan (optional).
• Meal & eco vouchers.
• A spot in a very enthusiastic team & a great company to work for.