Scheduler Sr

BAE Systems • Fort Wayne, IN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

What’s it like to orchestrate repair schedules that keep aircraft flying and customers confident in every promise date? At BAE Systems, you’ll help ensure our Controls and Avionic Solutions Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) shop delivers repaired components on time, every time, supporting critical aviation operations with precision, reliability, and craftsmanship. Job 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Working understanding of FAA Part 145 requirements and documentation flows (repair orders, tags, traceability, configuration control).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior