Scheduler Sr at BAE Systems in Fort Wayne, IN

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.

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.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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).

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).