Aircraft Scheduler – Capacity Planner – 1237

Aircraft Scheduler – Capacity Planner – 1237

Full Time

On-Site

Grand Junction, CO, USA

Posted 30 days ago

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

The Scheduler/Capacity Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining the master schedule for aircraft projects. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure optimal utilization of resources and alignment with customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a deep understanding of Corporate Aviation operations.

• Under minimal supervision supports sales in the Request for Schedule for available capacity and slots. Work with the Operations teams as needed to adjust or define any constraints.
• Maintain the master schedule for all aircraft projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, production teams, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate scheduling and resource allocation.
• Support operations meetings as required to communicate scheduling constraints and/or gaps.
• Analyze current and forecasted workloads to determine capacity requirements.
• Identify and address potential bottlenecks and resource constraints.
• Analyze scheduling data for variability, cohesiveness, and adequacy. Maintain the integrity of all schedule data.
• Adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in project scope, priorities, and resource availability.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scheduling and capacity planning.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling efficiency and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Certification or Bachelors degree in Business or related curriculum; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job functions.

Two (2) years of experience in Corporate Aviation Scheduling.

Excellent understanding and proficient use of Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word for Windows.

Proficient use of other scheduling programs, spreadsheets, word processors, and databases.

Demonstrated analytical skills and problem resolution skills.

Ability to address and resolve issues pertaining to what if scenario development.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills required.

Must be able to communicate well with various levels of employees and management

We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The salary range for this position generally ranges between $70k-$85k. Actual rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and…