Sr. Aerospace Scheduler

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

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## Job Description

Posted Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM

• SUMMARY:**The Senior Scheduler is responsible for overseeing the
  
  

planning and scheduling of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance

activities. The role involves coordinating various aspects of production

to ensure the timely and efficiently deliver of aircraft. Manufacturing

experience with engine/APU/aircraft fuel systems and/or accessories is

an asset.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules for aircraft engine
  
  

accessories/parts such as production capacity, resources, and

delivery timelines.

• Coordinate and schedule production activities, ensuring compliance
  
  

with regulatory requirements and minimizing downtime.

• Optimize the allocation of resources, including manpower, materials,
  
  

and equipment, to meet production schedules.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering,
  
  

procurement, quality assurance, customer/sales management, and

logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.

• Ensure that all production activities comply with aviation
  
  

regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.

• Monitor all aspects of production inventory to prevent production
  
  

shortages and delays.

• Be responsible to track and analyze key performance indicators
  
  

related to aircraft production, such as production cycle times,

on-time delivery, and resource utilization.

• Evaluate and plan production capacity to meet demand while
  
  

considering constraints and lead times associated with manufacturing

processes.

• Anticipate and mitigate potential risks that may impact production
  
  

schedules, including supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes,

or unexpected technical issues.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the production
  
  

scheduling processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Be able to work with IT team to develop Power BI reporting and be
  
  

comfortable manipulating data exports in excel.

• Other duties as assigned.
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**(INCLUDES EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES),
  
  

ETC.)**:**

• Bachelors degree in aviation management, aerospace engineering,
  
  

production and inventory management, operations management, or a

related field.

• 5 years of production planning and scheduling experience.
• OR an additional 3 years specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations and compliance requirements
  
  

related to manufacturing processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with
  
  

various teams.

• Proficient in using specialized aviation-related software and
  
  

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in scheduling and
  
  

compliance with aviation standards.

• Ability to analyze complex situations and devise effective solutions
  
  

to ensure the smooth flow of production and maintenance activities.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with power BI reporting.
• May be required to travel from time to time, passport required.
• Strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

**PREFERREDREQUIREMENTS**

• 9 years of experience in production planning and scheduling within
  
  

the aviation industry.

• 3 years of experience with Quantum and/or Pentagon.
• Lean, Six Sigma certification.
• Manufacturing experience with engine/APU/aircraft fuel systems
  
  

and/or accessories

**OTHER**

• The selected applicant will be subjec t to a background check and
  
  

drug testing.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. VSE considers candidates

regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender

identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other

characteristic protected by law.

VSE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age,

national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual

orientation, or any other character