Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler

The Master Scheduler develops and maintains the Master Schedule for all product lines. Synchronizing inputs from growth, program management, engineering, supply chain, and operations to balance supply and demand while meeting contractual delivery milestones and inventory targets.

Essential Functions:

• Lead SIOP/S&OP activities, aligning demand, capacity, and inventory targets for drone platforms and key subsystems over a 12-24 month horizon.
• As lead of SIOP/S&OP, candidate must be capable and comfortable presenting to executive management, presenting the SIOP detail and answering detailed questions regarding backlog, forecast, inventory, and build plan.
• Build, publish, and maintain a finite-capacity master production schedule for drones and associated systems, constrained by material, labor, test cells, and special processes.
• Coordinate new product introduction and engineering change activity into the schedule, managing effectivity dates, retrofit plans, and phase-in/phase-out of configurations.
• Conduct ongoing scenario analysis and "return-to-green" planning when schedule risk emerges (late parts, test failures, rework, capacity loss), proposing recovery options and trade-offs.
• Monitor adherence to the master schedule, track key metrics (on-time starts/completions, schedule attainment, past-due, lead time performance), and drive corrective actions with operations and supply chain.
• Partner with supply chain to ensure long-lead and regulated components (ITAR, export-controlled, critical electronics, 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, planning parameters) to ensure accurate signals and realistic schedules.
• Provide regular schedule status and risk updates to program management and leadership, supporting bids, proposals, and capacity planning for new drone programs.
• Support internal and customer audits related to planning, scheduling, and MMAS/compliance requirements typical in defense aerospace environments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions:

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis.
• 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 Excel and planning tools for data analysis and scenario modeling.
• Understanding of capacity planning, lead-time management, and constraints in build, integration, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret 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, and program teams.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience often accepted. Master's preferred.
• APICS and/or CPIM certifications strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years in planning/scheduling or finance, with 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.

Security Clearance:

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX:

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity: AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.