Job DescriptionJob summary: As a
Master Scheduler in our repair station, you will develop and manage the master repair schedule across induction, inspection, repair, testing, and shipping. This
Master Scheduler job blends technical planning with hands-on coordination, ensuring material availability, technician capacity, repair routing accuracy, and customer commitments align. It's a
Master Scheduler career built for someone who thrives in fast-moving repair environments and likes turning complexity into smooth, predictable workflows.
Responsibilities- Lead the Master Repair Schedule: Build and maintain the MRO master schedule across repair cells, balancing customer due dates, standard repair times, priorities, and constraints.
- Coordinate repair planning: Translate repair orders into actionable plans; sequence work based on induction rates, technician skills, tooling, and test equipment availability.
- Manage capacity & materials: Perform load-vs-capacity analysis; review material and component availability; drive kit completeness, alternates, or expedite actions when needed.
- Control WIP flow: Manage repair and overhaul routing steps, monitor bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to maintain stable flow across inspection, teardown, repair, and test.
- Daily execution: Run daily production/tier meetings; publish near-term execution plans; identify risks early and implement recovery plans for past-due or at-risk repairs.
- Repair loop accuracy: Ensure configuration, repair codes, part applicability, and routing steps reflect the latest technical data.
- Customer communication: Provide accurate promise dates, turnaround times (TAT), and status updates; support customer escalations with data-driven recovery options.
- Performance improvement: Track schedule adherence, TAT, WIP aging, bottlenecks, and rework cycles; lead improvement projects to reduce repair cycle time.
- Data & ERP stewardship: Maintain correct lead times, work centers, calendars, repair routings, and planning parameters in the ERP/MRP system.
- Continuous improvement: Support lean events, standard work creation, and optimization of repair sequences and planning rules.
Skills (technical & soft)- Strong understanding of repair workflows, routings, lead times, work centers, and material flow in an MRO shop.
- Analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and common scheduling/visual management tools.
- Clear communicator who translates complex repair planning into understandable actions for technicians and leaders.
- Problem-solver with a sense of urgency, using data to drive decisions and prioritization.
- Collaborative mindset; proven ability to work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.
Behaviors/Competencies- Ownership for schedule commitments and customer delivery promises.
- Strong follow-through, accuracy, and attention to detail in planning data.
- Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge assumptions.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively in dynamic, high-mix repair environments.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years in aerospace MRO, Part 145 repair planning, maintenance scheduling, or component overhaul environments.
- Experience using Oracle or equivalent ERP systems for planning, scheduling, WIP control, and capacity management.
- Demonstrated ability to improve turnaround time (TAT), reduce past-due WIP, and stabilize schedule execution.
- Familiarity with repair station processes such as teardown, machining, component repair, testing, and final inspection.
Preferred Skills and Education- APICS CSCP, additional planning coursework, or advanced training in constraint-based scheduling methods (can be obtained post-hire).
- Experience with repair loop optimization, shop loading, or constraint management in aviation MRO.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing/MRO practices, visual scheduling systems, or digital planning tools.
- Working understanding of FAA Part 145 requirements and documentation flows (repair orders, tags, traceability, configuration control).
