Alessandra Batalha
Senior Aerospace Leader
Summerfield,NC
Summary
Seasoned aerospace maintenance and support leader with 20+ years of experience in maintenance and customer support. Proven expertise in managing operational readiness and optimizing aircraft maintenance strategies. Strong background in established OEMs and advanced air mobility startup, ensuring alignment between customer commitments and OEM capabilities.
Core Competencies:
✔ Maintenance Program Development – Led the creation and implementation of aircraft maintenance support programs, defining service levels and operational performance standards.
✔ Customer & Supplier Management – Proven experience establishing maintenance agreements, managing supplier negotiations, and ensuring OEM commitments align with customer expectations.
✔ Regulatory Compliance & Certification – Extensive knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks (FAA, EASA, TCCA), ensuring maintenance program compliance.
✔ Lifecycle & Cost Management – Expertise in life cycle cost analysis (LCC), direct maintenance cost (DMC) monitoring, and level of repair analysis (LORA) to drive cost-efficient operations.
✔ Technical Publications & Digitalization – Led S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200-compliant technical documentation initiatives.
✔ Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership – Strong stakeholder engagement skills, collaborating with engineering, operations, legal, and supply chain teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Planning & Support
Wisk
Mountain View, Hawaii
01.2023 - Current
- Leading maintenance program strategy, publications, and lifecycle cost management for eVTOL operations
- Develop and structure eVTOL maintenance programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
- Establish product serviceability and maintainability frameworks, supporting failure analysis and fleet troubleshooting
- Manage maintenance engineering and publications requirements for design development and supplier contract structuring, defining cost expectations
- Implement life cycle engineering strategies, overseeing life cycle database development, component reliability tracking, and cost optimization
- Lead maintenance planning efforts, incorporating MSG-3 methodology and condition-based maintenance strategies
- Direct the development of technical publications, ensuring compliance with S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, and ASD-STE100 standards
- Support fleet performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives
Director, Engine Fleet Management
Top Aces
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Overseeing engine maintenance strategy, fleet reliability, and cost management for military aircraft engines
- Defined maintenance programs and operational support contracts, ensuring cost-effective maintenance and supply chain alignment
- Led budget forecasting and cost control strategies, ensuring cost-efficient fleet sustainment
- Established supplier contracts for engine maintenance and spare parts procurement, optimizing aircraft availability
- Implemented fleet performance monitoring systems, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime
- Managed cross-functional teams, aligning maintenance operations with business objectives
Business Aircraft Maintenance Programs Supervisor
Bombardier
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed maintenance program development and cost optimization for Bombardier’s business jet fleet
- Led Global 7500 maintenance program certification and entry-into-service (EIS)
- Developed and negotiated direct maintenance cost (DMC) agreements, ensuring cost control
- Defined key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance strategy, supporting continuous improvement
- Represented Bombardier in global MRB and regulatory compliance meetings, ensuring alignment with aviation authorities
Engineering Professional
Bombardier
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Developed maintenance strategies and reliability analysis for commercial and business aircraft
- Performed maintenance planning, MSG-3 analysis, and direct maintenance cost assessments
- Supported CSeries (A220) and Global 7500 maintenance certification programs
- Managed supplier deliverables, ensuring alignment with fleet operational requirements
Customer Support Engineer
Embraer
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Developed maintenance program strategies and compliance processes for Embraer commercial aircraft
- Implemented EWIS maintenance compliance standards on EMB-120
- Performed aircraft system reliability analysis and maintenance program development
- Provided technical support to airline operators, resolving in-service maintenance challenges
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro, BrazilSkills
- Maintenance Program Development
- Customer & Supplier Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Certification
- Lifecycle & Cost Management
- Technical Publications & Digitalization
- Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership
- S1000D
- SAP
Affiliations
- Maintenance Program Industry Group member
- Conference Speaker & Trainer
Timeline
Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Planning & Support
Wisk
01.2023 - Current
Director, Engine Fleet Management
Top Aces
01.2022 - 01.2023
Business Aircraft Maintenance Programs Supervisor
Bombardier
01.2015 - 01.2019
Engineering Professional
Bombardier
01.2010 - 01.2015
Customer Support Engineer
Embraer
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro
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