AEVEX Aerospace

Program Scheduler

AEVEX Aerospace$89K — $98K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., InFor, SAP, Oracle) and project management tools like Microsoft Project.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents and translate them into executable schedules.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills across various teams.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems.
  • Proficient in analyzing schedule performance and program health metrics.
  • Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain integrated master plans and schedules for complex projects.
  • Track and maintain project plans to align demand, supply, and capacity priorities.
  • Coordinate new project introductions and engineering changes into the schedule.
  • Monitor master schedule adherence and track key program milestones.
  • Drive corrective actions with the program team and supply chain.
  • Ensure planning for long-lead components aligns with demand.
  • Provide status and risk updates to management regarding capacity planning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Professional development funds for employee growth.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) offering counseling and various support.
  • Disability and Life insurance group coverage with partial premiums paid by the company.
Full Job Description
Work Arrangement

This position is onsite, full time. Occasional travel may be required. This position performs functions or is immediately available to perform functions that are considered safety sensitive for the purpose of maintenance or preventive maintenance as defined by 14 CFR 121. Therefore, employment and continued employment with the company is conditioned upon full compliance with the company's Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by 14 CFR Part 120, 135, 145 and 49 CFR Part 40.

Job Overview

The Program Scheduler develops and maintains the integrated master schedules in support of program management, demand planning, and capacity resource analysis for all facility product lines. Synchronizing inputs from growth, program management, engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure alignment with contractual commitment and delivery milestones.

Essential Functions
  • Works with the Program Manager to lead the preparation, development and coordination of resource-loaded integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Oversee the tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to ensure alignment on demand, supply, capacity, and execution priorities across functions and programs.
  • Coordinate new project introduction and engineering change activity into the schedule, managing effectivity dates and plans.
  • Monitor adherence to the master schedule, track key metrics such as program milestones, ontime start/completions, schedule attainment, past-due risks and lead time performance.
  • Drive corrective actions with program team, operations, and supply chain.
  • Partner with supply chain to ensure long-lead and regulated components (ITAR, export-controlled, electronics, and composites) are planned and procured in line with lead times and demand.
  • Partner with material planning to maintain planning data integrity in the ERP/MRP system (BOMs, routing-based lead times, work centers, and planning parameters) to ensure accurate signals and realistic schedules.
  • Provide regularly scheduled status and risk updates to program management and leadership teams regarding, supporting bids, proposals, and capacity planning for the aircraft modification group.
  • Participate in pursuit strategy and development of compliant estimates and proposal artifacts,
  • Support internal and customer audits related to planning and scheduling requirements typical in defense aerospace environments.
  • Support risk and opportunity (R&O) plans and processes so that potential schedule and resource impacts are managed properly.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., InFor, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
  • Ability to interpret technical requirements, engineering documentation, BOMs, and configuration changes and translate them into executable schedules.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills to influence operations, engineering, supply chain, growth, and programs team.
  • Knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems.
  • Proficient in schedule performance and program health metrics analysis
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Education / Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience
  • 3+ years in planning/scheduling or finance
  • Aerospace or defense experience preferred.
  • Strong production planning and scheduling experience in a complex, production and engineering to- order low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace or defense.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Security Clearance
  • Not Applicable


The Company provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only.

Salary Range

$89,100-$98,100 USD

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace is a provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions. The company offers a range of services, including full-spectrum ISR operations, training and mentoring, and technology solutions. AEVEX Aerospace serves a variety of customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and other government organizations. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Simi Valley, California.
Learn more about AEVEX Aerospace
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2018
Revenue
$100 million

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