Fleet Planner

CAE Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plans and Programs: Comprehensivegroup

Telemedicine services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Group RRSP

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Sabbatical leave

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Fleet Planner in Orlando to manage day-to-day planning and scheduling of client training activities for designated aircraft platforms. You will balance customer requirements, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and resource allocation.

You will partner with Training Managers to align training programs, student rosters, and bookings with operational needs, while adapting schedules to changing priorities and regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of aviation industry experience or experience in a related operational scheduling, planning, logistics, or training coordination environment.
• Experience coordinating schedules, resources, or training activities in a regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute daily client training schedules for assigned aircraft platforms.
• Coordinate instructor training activities, including booking, qualification tracking, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Training Managers to ensure training requirements and course catalogs are accurate and aligned with needs.
• Allocate instructor, simulator, and training resources to support training delivery while balancing client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Identify scheduling challenges and develop alternative solutions to support training delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Role Overview

CAE is seeking a Fleet Planner to join the team at the Orlando, Parksouth Training Center. This position is responsible for maintaining and executing the day‑to‑day planning and scheduling of client training activities while balancing customer requirements, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and employee resource allocation. Manage and execute daily client training schedules for assigned aircraft platforms. Schedule and coordinate instructor training activities, including booking, authorization tracking, qualification tracking, and resource allocation. Partner with Training Managers to ensure customer training requirements, course programs, employee resources, and booking information are accurate and aligned with operational needs. Collaborate with Training Managers to support the development and maintenance of course catalogs and ensure courses are accurately entered into scheduling systems. Allocate instructor, simulator, and training resources to support training delivery while balancing client needs, regulatory requirements, operational goals, and employee work‑life considerations. Proactively identify scheduling challenges and develop alternative solutions to support training delivery and customer satisfaction. Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure training schedules comply with applicable National Aviation Authority (NAA) regulations and CAE requirements. Serve as the primary owner of the regulatory conflict resolution process related to training scheduling. Adapt schedules and resource assignments to address changing priorities, customer requests, cancellations, and employee absences. Communicate regularly with Training Managers, Sales, Customer Service, and Fleet Planning colleagues to address training requirements and scheduling needs. Identify opportunities to improve schedule utilization and operational efficiency while supporting revenue retention and customer satisfaction. Collaborating with Fleet Planning teams across multiple locations.

Minimum Qualifications

2-5 years of aviation industry experience or experience in a related operational scheduling, planning, logistics, or training coordination environment. Experience coordinating schedules, resources, or training activities in a regulated environment. Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedural requirements. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing business demands. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and locations. Experience using scheduling, planning, or business systems. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Availability to work a full‑time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

Post‑secondary education or relevant work experience. Experience in aviation training operations, flight training, simulator scheduling, or related aviation environments. Knowledge of National Aviation Authority (NAA) regulations or comparable regulatory requirements. Experience coordinating instructor qualifications, training records, or certification tracking. Experience collaborating with customer‑facing teams, sales organizations, or training management teams. Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to complex scheduling and resource allocation challenges. Experience supporting course catalog management or learning/training administration systems. Experience supporting course catalog management or learning/training administration systems.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a nonexclusive list and may be updated at any time.

• Occasionally ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Occasionally moves in different positions in tight or confined spaces.
• Constantly remains in a stationary position, standing or sitting.
• Occasionally moves about to accomplish tasks or travel.
• Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 20 pounds.
• Constantly performs repeating motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.

Benefits

• Plans and Programs: Comprehensive group insurance program
• Telemedicine services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Sabbatical leave (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
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Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

About CAE

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow. Not quite ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to stay current on the latest job opportunities, news, and events.