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Planner & Scheduler III

Andrews Afb, MD; Andrews AFB; Maryland; MD; Andrews AFB, Maryland; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Plans & Scheduler is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of an aircraft Plans and Scheduling office in accordance with AFI 21- 101 and other applicable instructions in support of Executive Airlift Maintenance.
  • Production Control responsibilities include the proper management, and training, of assigned aircraft production controllers to ensure that associated records and documentation are completed correctly and on time.
  • Manages and coordinates aircraft scheduling.
  • Develops operational and maintenance scheduling requirements for all assigned aerospace vehicles, engines, and related support equipment into long range, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily plans to make efficient use of resources.
  • Attends required meetings.
  • Ensures the Production Superintendent and Maintenance Supervision are advised of maintenance capability, problem areas, and adherence to production schedules.
  • Represents Maintenance Supervision in coordinating aircraft and equipment utilization, sortie rates and flying hour program with Operations.
  • Acts as the aircraft scheduling focal point for the 89th Airlift Wing Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), 89th Operations Group Current Operations Offices, and the 1st and 99th Airlift Squadrons.
  • Prepares, coordinates, and conducts monthly briefings with the office of the Vice Chief of Staff for Air Missions (CVAMS) to ensure maintenance and operation requirements are met.
  • Manages, develops, and schedules in the Maintenance Information System (MIS) the inspection work packages for major, intermediate level, and scheduled inspections such as aircraft phases; schedules and conducts pre- and post-inspection meetings for Phase.
  • Manages the aircraft phase flow.
  • Documentation Responsibilities include Maintaining the Aircraft Jacket File; receives, transfers, inspects, files, and updates active and inactive historical documents for assigned equipment.
  • Manages and performs Configuration Management; validates suspense and verifies correct parts are installed in the proper configuration on assigned aircraft.
  • Manages, and performs the Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO), Time Change (TCI) and Special Inspection (SI) Programs; orders required parts/kits, forecasts, schedules and monitors accomplishment, conducts document reviews, chairs required meetings.
  • Manages and maintains the Job Standard Master Listing (JSML) for TCI’s, SI’s, and for profiles listed in the applicable technical order.
  • Aerospace Vehicle Distribution Officer (AVDO) Responsibilities include: Managing the number of assigned, possessed and available aircraft, submits reports to Higher Headquarters as required.
  • Manages and coordinates the depot program with depot and other agencies to ensure on time input/return from depot maintenance.
  • Reviews all aircraft debriefs via MIS and aircraft utilization reports, verifies correct flying hour data is correctly accounted for/updated, reconciles the monthly/yearly flying hour program with Debrief and Operations.
  • Practices good housekeeping and safety at all times.
  • Performs other duties related to occupational field as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Must be proficient in personal computer use to include a working knowledge of MS Office and Project.
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of MIS.
  • Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be capable of working in an exceptionally dynamic scheduling environment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prefer ten (10) years’ experience in plans, scheduling and documentation functions.
  • First- hand experience with 316th Wing / 89th Airlift Wing aircraft scheduling is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

Hiring Hourly Range: $44.10

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com .

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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