Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? We’re establishing a new MRO facility near Porto, Portugal. This location will be repairing engine parts and aircraft components. As part of a well-established and trusted company, we’re offering you the unique chance to combine the stability of a successful organization with the excitement of building something new from the ground up!

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? We’re establishing a new MRO facility near Porto, Portugal. This location will be repairing engine parts and aircraft components. As part of a well-established and trusted company, we’re offering you the unique chance to combine the stability of a successful organization with the excitement of building something new from the ground up!

Tasks

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Leader to join our aviation team. This role is critical in leading complex aviation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering operational excellence in a highly safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities and Tasks including but are not limited to the following:

  • Lead and coordinate technical projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Plan and monitor project schedules, resources, and costs.
  • Manage cross‑functional teams and maintain clear stakeholder communication.
  • Track progress, address deviations, and mitigate risks.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
  • Integrate customer needs and maintain satisfaction.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for management.
  • Support continuous improvement and maintain proper documentation and change control.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams.
  • Facilitate reviews and promote project‑management best practices.

Behind the scenes

Lufthansa Technik Portugal

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Benefits

Flight privileges

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Employee and networking events

Flight privileges, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Employee and networking events

Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Project Leader to join our aviation division. In this capacity, you will be responsible for directing complex aviation projects, ensuring strict compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks. 

  • Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field
  • Previous experience in project management (preferably in industrial or aviation environments)
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Good command of English (mandatory)
  • Team-oriented with problem-solving mindset
  • Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and safety standards 
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills 
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a high-pressure environment 

Please send your application in English.
Candidates must have the right to live/work in Portugal.
Applications will be evaluated based solely on the candidates' merit, without consideration of any other factors.

Company

About Lufthansa Technik Portugal S.A

The employing company is part of Lufthansa Technik Group and provides maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft components and engine parts, including services as logistics and related or ancillary activities.
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