Program Scheduler

AEVEX· Murrieta, California, United States· Program Management - AM&I

Posted 2026-09-28

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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

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 has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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.

Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.

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.

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