Eliézer Mello de Souza

Director of Operations | Aeronautical Engineering & Strategic Management

I am a results-oriented Director of Operations with a robust background in technical management, aeronautical engineering, and strategic leadership. With a Master's degree in Production Engineering from ITA and an Executive MBA from FGV, I bring a unique blend of deep technical expertise and high-level business acumen. My career has been dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency, leading large-scale teams, and managing complex projects within the aviation industry, both in corporate and military environments. I thrive on identifying and mitigating risks, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

Professional Experience

Director of Operations

2024 – Present

HBR AVIATION, Osasco, SP

  • Leading operations across planning and maintenance, with responsibility for over 250 employees and a fleet of 100+ aircraft.
  • Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, providing strategic insights and operational updates.
  • Successfully improved maintenance response times and enhanced key management indicators.
  • Spearheaded recruitment of a specialized team tailored to meet precise operational demands.

Senior Leadership Roles (Colonel)

2019 – 2024

Brazilian Army, Brasília, DF & Barueri, SP

  • As Assistant Chief of Aviation Materials, managed system-wide logistics with an annual budget up to R$ 120 million.
  • As Director of a Military Arsenal, led a 25,000m² industrial plant and 500 personnel, nationalizing materials and reducing costs.
  • Increased Army Aviation fleet availability and restructured the Remotely Piloted Aerial System (SARP) project.

Engineering & Project Management

1999 – 2018

Brazilian Army & Consulting, Taubaté/São José dos Campos, SP

  • Progressed from Maintenance Engineering Supervisor to Engineering Manager, reducing costs and increasing system reliability.
  • Served as a technical consultant and instructor in project management, applying PMI methodologies and tools like MS-Project.

Education & Credentials

Executive MBA

Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), 2020

Master's in Production Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), 2010

Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), 2002

Bachelor of Military Science

Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras (AMAN), 1994

Core Competencies

Project Management (PMBOK) Process Management Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, PDCA) Quality Management (DMAIC, 5S) Risk Management Strategic Planning Budget Management MS-Project & Primavera